Dangerous Heat Expected in Central Iowa Tuesday

BOONE, Iowa—Clear skies will enable temperatures to rise shortly Tuesday with air temperature anticipated to be effectively into the higher 90’s. Dew Level may also be excessive, into the higher 70’s which can give Central Iowa a tropical really feel. The Warmth Advisory will probably be in impact Tuesday afternoon and night.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
Nationwide Climate Service Des Moines IA
313 AM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Warmth index values as much as 107 anticipated.

* WHERE...A lot of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...From midday to eight PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Scorching temperatures and excessive humidity might trigger warmth
  sicknesses to happen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink loads of fluids, keep in an air-conditioned room, keep out
of the solar, and investigate cross-check family and neighbors. Younger
youngsters and pets ought to by no means be left unattended in autos
beneath any circumstances.

Take additional precautions in case you work or spend time exterior. When
doable reschedule strenuous actions to early morning or
night. Know the indicators and signs of warmth exhaustion and warmth
stroke. Put on light-weight and free becoming clothes when
doable. To scale back danger throughout outside work, the Occupational
Security and Well being Administration recommends scheduling frequent
relaxation breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anybody
overcome by warmth needs to be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Warmth stroke is an emergency! Name 9 1 1.























(contributed data, NWS)