Iowa, Nebraska Severe Extreme Heat Warning | Effective 07/26/2026 10:42

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 26 at 12:42PM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 10:42am
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 119 expected. * WHERE...In Iowa, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Pottawattamie Counties. In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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: 
Pottawattamie; Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page; Douglas; Sarpy
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov