Monday, April 4, 2011

Warm Yesterday, WIndy Today; Fires Could Spread Fast

Des Moines set a record high yesterday as temperatures rose throughout the day, eventually reaching 87 degrees. The previous record high for April 3 was 82 degrees. Much of the state today will be under a wind advisory and a warning for high risk of grassland fire. Sustained winds of between 25 and 30 mph and gusts exceeding 40 mph are expected. The wind and dry air provide ideal conditions for fire to spread rapidly.

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