Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 28 at 12:57AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 10:57pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values above 100
expected.
* WHERE...Northern and northeastern Iowa.
* WHEN...From noon Monday to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme heat will persist through much of
next week, potentially including the 4th of July weekend.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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:
Winnebago; Worth; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Grundy; Black Hawk
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: