Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:05PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms and storm outflow may interrupt
the heat at times.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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:
Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov