Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 11:24PM CDT until July 26 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and south central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Sioux; Plymouth; Woodbury; Dixon; Dakota; Gregory; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: