Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:01PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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