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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:03AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Southwest winds will increase quickly this morning to 10 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 to 35 MPH and continues through the day. Winds will switch to the northwest as a cold front sweeps across the area this morning. The strong winds, combined with warmer temperatjres and low relative humidity values will results in very high fire danger for grasslands. Any fires that develop will spread quickly. The windy conditions will also make travel difficult for high profile vehicles and for drivers of vans, campers, and trailers. Avoid brush or grass burning today, use caution with farm and outdoor equipment, and do not carelessly discard cigarettes. If traveling, keep two hands on the wheel and drive with extra caution.

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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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Currently

Fair 31°F
29.83in
Barometer
43%
Humidity
Southwest 17.3mph
Wind
Fair

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