Alert Special Weather Statement until MON 7:00 PM CDT Mar 30, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Elevated Fire Danger This Afternoon in Central IowaWhat’s Happening:A Fire Weather Advisory is in effect for central Iowa due to strong winds and low humidity. This advisory is active now through 7 PM.Affected Areas:All of central IowaWhat to Expect:Winds from the south to southwest at 15 to 20 mphWind gusts up to 30 mphLow relative humidity between 25 to 35 percentImpacts:Fires that start could spread rapidly Safety Tips:Refrain from burning outdoors during this timeExercise caution to prevent accidental fires when smoking or using vehicles near dry vegetation People are also reading… A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved Report: Iowa native Cyclone Aili Tanke planning on entering transfer portal What Iowa State star Addy Brown said in transfer portal announcement What Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic said about future after Tennessee game Iowa State's three key freshmen say they're returning. What it means for next season Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race Key moments from Iowa State's win against Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament Iowa State freshman Reese Beaty planning to transfer, per report Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast Cyclones lose to Arizona State, go one-and-done in Big 12 Tournament 2026 Infinity Insurance Review Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger shoots down coaching speculation Iowa women's basketball loses guard to transfer portal When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or dbrnews.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Related to this story Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video The Supreme Court to hear arguments this week over Trump’s birthright citizenship order ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions What Kid Rock's Exes Have Said About Him What Kid Rock's Exes Have Said About Him Apollo to Artemis: A look at the legacy of NASA’s moon missions and what’s next AP Apollo to Artemis: A look at the legacy of NASA’s moon missions and what’s next