Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 7:51AM CDT until September 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 5:51am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa and east central and
northeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Several days of excessive heat will add to cumulative
heat stress.
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.
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:
Monona; Knox; Cedar; Thurston; Pierce; Wayne; Madison; Stanton; Cuming; Burt; Platte; Colfax
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov