Near-record highs expected in Iowa Monday

IOWA — Highs shall be close to 100° in central Iowa Monday, however that’s not all, dew level temperatures have already climbed into the mid-70s, making it extraordinarily uncomfortable and even harmful to spend greater than 20 minutes open air.

A Warmth Advisory is in impact from midday Monday till 7 PM Tuesday

A Warmth Advisory for central Iowa means it’s going to really feel as sizzling as 105°. Spending prolonged quantities of time open air with out taking additional precautions like consuming additional water, carrying lightweight/light-colored clothes, taking frequent breaks within the shade or A/C.

Information for June 13:

• File sizzling excessive temperature 99° set in 1886
• File sizzling low temperature 76° set in 1994

Tuesday

Low temperatures will solely fall into the mid-70s and with dew level temperatures additionally within the 70s, it is going to be very troublesome for people and animals to recuperate from the excessive warmth. Remember to hold pets indoors in a single day. The truth is, tonight’s low could set a brand new report. The warmest morning low Des Moines has ever seen on June 14 is 75° and that was set in 1994, however lows tonight could keep at the very least 2° above that.

The afternoon shall be even hotter than Monday with highs anticipated to achieve 99-100°.

Information for June 14:

• File sizzling excessive temperature 101° set in 1886
• File sizzling low temperature 75° set in 1994