Weather Alerts for Buchanan CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT | ||
BUCHANAN COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Buchanan - Delaware - Dubuque - Benton - Linn - Jones - Jackson - Iowa - Johnson - Cedar - Clinton - Muscatine - Scott - Keokuk - Washington - Louisa - Jefferson - Henry - Des Moines - Van Buren - Lee - Jo Daviess - Stephenson - Carroll - Whiteside - Rock Island - Henry - Bureau - Putnam - Mercer - Henderson - Warren - Hancock - McDonough - Scotland - Clark |
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Effective: Mon, 4/22 1:01pm | Updated: Mon, 4/22 5:50pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Mon, 4/22 7:15pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
Southwesterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected this afternoon. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be extra cautious, especially on east-west roads. In addition, these strong winds along with low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire danger, especially in agricultural fields. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. |