Extreme Heat Grips Iowa as Temperatures Soar Above 110 Degrees: Excessive Heat Warning Issued 8/26

Heat Index Values to Soar as High as 115 Degrees Across the Region

QUAD CITIES, IA — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:47 AM CDT on August 26, 2024.

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Iowa and Surrounding States

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for large portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. The warning is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT on Monday, August 26, 2024. The region will experience dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected to range between 105 and 115 degrees.

Cities within the affected area include Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Dubuque, Muscatine, and Burlington. Additionally, an Excessive Heat Watch is in place for Tuesday, with similar conditions expected, particularly south of Highway 30.

Dangerous Heat: Health Risks and Precautions

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take immediate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, which increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. The NWS emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and seeking air-conditioned environments. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are real dangers during this time, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

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