Dry Weather and Fire Risks in the Corn Belt on April 24, 2026
Dry Weather and Fire Risks in the Corn Belt on April 24, 2026
US · Published Apr 24, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for dry conditions and high fire risks in the Corn Belt, including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Red flag warnings are in effect for eastern Colorado due to extremely low humidity (around 7%) and strong winds, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread.
Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution with activities that could generate sparks and to avoid open burning during these conditions.
NWS issues warnings for dry Corn Belt
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for dry conditions across several Corn Belt states, including western Minnesota, northwestern and west-central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and central South Dakota. These areas are experiencing low relative humidity, which is expected to drop to around 25% this afternoon, creating conditions conducive to wildfires. In eastern Colorado, red flag warnings are in effect due to even lower humidity levels, expected to fall to around 7%, combined with sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid fire spread, prompting the NWS to advise caution to prevent sparks.
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