iNWS Alert

IAZ054-064>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-
024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-242200-
Jackson-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-
Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton,
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello,
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison,
Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, Rock Island,
Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage,
Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
602 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026

...Elevated Fire Danger Today...

South to southwest winds will become gusty up to 30 to 40 MPH
today. The peak wind gusts are expected from late morning through
early afternoon, before slowly decreasing from west to east as a
cold front approaches. These winds will combine with milder
temperatures, low humidity, and dry conditions to produce and
Elevated Fire Danger today, mainly between 10 AM and 5 PM. If a
fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an
increased threat of fire spread and it would be difficult to
control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution today
by avoiding actions that could lead to fire starts. Be especially
careful while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation
and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.