Radar animation for Kamrar, covering the past four hours. A marked spot changes the map view, not the forecast on this page.
Outdoor fire check
Thinking about a backyard fire?
Use extra caution.
There is no lower-concern three-hour stretch in the next 12 hours.
Next 12 hoursChoose a time to see what is driving the concern.
Check local rules. Weather is only part of the decision. Check city, county, and land-manager fire restrictions before lighting any outdoor fire.
Nearby regional view
Explore Ames
About 24 miles away, the Ames hub looks more deeply at Ames, IA. It reflects that wider area rather than Kamrar’s exact conditions.
About these readingsSources and local limits
Weather
Forecasts, alerts, and radar come from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Air quality
This reading describes Des Moines area, about 59 miles away. Conditions can differ at this exact spot.
Smoke
Satellite imagery shows smoke overhead. It cannot tell us how much smoke has reached breathing level.
This page represents Kamrar, IA, so conditions can vary from street to street. Environmental data: AirNow · participating air agencies · preliminary real-time US AQI · NOAA Hazard Mapping System · satellite-observed smoke.