Critical fire weather conditions are in the forecast today. Temperatures will rise into the upper 60s to mid-70s, with relative humidity falling to 20-25% in the afternoon. Southwest winds will increase to 20-25 mph during the day, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Most surface fuels are now dry, especially in parts of southern into central Iowa where all snow has melted and a Red Flag Warning is in effect, according to the National Weather Service. All burning is strongly discouraged today.