Iowa Severe Extreme Heat Watch | Effective 07/25/2026 02:12

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 25 at 4:12AM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 2:12am
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to noon CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. 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: 
Harrison; Shelby; Pottawattamie; Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov