All of jap Iowa stays beneath a Pink Flag Warning by way of no less than Thursday night time.
Delaware County Emergency Administration Coordinator Mandy Bieber says which means we’re beneath an excessive fireplace hazard.
Bieber recommends that everybody keep away from any outside burning by way of the top of the week.
Firepits and grilling are nonetheless okay, however Bieber says it could be finest proper now to only maintain off.
Burn bans are in impact for a number of counties within the space, together with Dubuque, Clayton and Jones, the place outside burning is prohibited. However Delaware County just isn’t beneath a burn ban at the moment.
The Pink Flag Warning is in impact till 8 pm tonight. Cooler climate with an opportunity of rain is within the forecast for this weekend.
photograph of managed burn courtesy of Randy Rattenborg