Heat Advisory From Noon to 8PM Today

Posted: July 27, 2023 at 5:57 am

..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Heat index values around 100 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa,
southeast Minnesota and central, southwest and west central
Wisconsin.

* WHEN…From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.

It will be a hot one today. With heat index values topping 100 degrees in many locations, take it easy, drink plenty of fluids, and stay indoors if prone to heat illness. pic.twitter.com/JTUqFo0n9z

— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) July 27, 2023

Hot weather continues today with Heat Advisories across all of Iowa and Excessive Heat Warnings across the southeast! Slight chances for storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Strong storms are possible. Cooler weather arrives for Saturday as a front moves through. #iawx pic.twitter.com/M3Qyq1r1b0

— NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) July 27, 2023