Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 1:34AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 11:34pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values above 100
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and north central Iowa.
* WHEN...From noon today 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: