Elevated Fire Danger Wednesday Afternoon

With low levels of humidity and winds gusting 35-40 MPH, the National Weather Service in Des Moines says that there is an Elevated Fire Danger today. (Wednesday).

According to the NWS:

The burning of brush is NOT recommended as fires may spread rapidly and become uncontrollable.

The highest wind gusts will occur before 2 PM and will taper off later in the afternoon.