Special Weather Statement
A band of snow will continue to move across the area through 7
AM. The snow will be light to moderate in intensity at times,
which combined with gusty winds of 35 to around 45 mph will reduce
visibilities under 1 mile. Most locations will receive under 1
inch of accumulation, however a few isolated 2 inch amounts are
possible north and west of the Quad Cities.
Roads, bridges, and overpasses may become slick and hazardous due
to the snowfall and temperatures dropping below the freezing
mark. If driving, slow down and allow extra following distance,
and plan on slippery travel for the morning commute.
From: Feb 20, 2026 10:54
Until: Feb 20, 2026 13:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL,
AND NORTHERN MISSOURI...
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zone 017.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM CST this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM
CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Gusty westerly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 20%
Wednesday afternoon.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:16
Until: Feb 19, 2026 10:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHERN MISSOURI...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zone 017.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Gusty westerly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 20%
Wednesday afternoon.
From: Feb 19, 2026 01:05
Until: Feb 19, 2026 10:00
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Much of Iowa
* WIND...30 to 45 mph
* HUMIDITY...15 to 25%
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:41
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty
winds, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 005, 006, 007,
008, 015, 016 and 017.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Gusty westerly winds up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling between 15 and 20%
Wednesday afternoon.
From: Feb 18, 2026 05:29
Until: Feb 19, 2026 01:00
Fire Weather Watch
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire
Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and
plentiful dry vegetation.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois
* TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:07
Until: Feb 18, 2026 11:00
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday...
.Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative
humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for
very fast fire growth.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of central, north central and south central
Iowa.
* WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:15
Until: Feb 18, 2026 10:15
Fire Weather Watch
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.
* TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:31
Until: Feb 18, 2026 04:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of west-central Illinois, east-central,
northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
There could also be some slick spots on area roads due to freezing
fog.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the reduced visibilities,
there could also be some slick spots on area roads due to freezing
fog, particularly in low-lying areas.
From: Jan 07, 2026 09:39
Until: Jan 07, 2026 17:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 12:10
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 10:10
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest,
and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 06:21
Until: Jan 06, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast,
northwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 06, 2026 05:35
Until: Jan 06, 2026 13:45
