Residents of 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, and Clark counties should be aware of elevated fire danger this afternoon.
Cities in the affected area include: 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.
Forecast:
- Conditions: Warm temperatures and dry, dead vegetation
- Winds: Southwest winds 15–20 mph, gusts up to 35 mph
- Impact: Fires that start could spread rapidly
Safety Guidance:
- Avoid any outdoor burning today.
- Follow local officials’ guidance regarding burn bans.
- Be extra cautious with any activity that could spark a fire.
