Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 1:48AM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 112 possible.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page,
Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties. In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon Saturday to noon CDT
Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Area Description:
Harrison; Shelby; Pottawattamie; Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page; Douglas; Sarpy
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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