Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 9:43PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100-103 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Iowa, including the
Des Moines metro.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While heat index values may not reach 105
degrees each day, the combination of the longevity of the heat and
little or limited relief during the overnight periods with warm
lows have prompted the multi-day Heat Advisory.
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:
Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov