Extreme Heat and Thunderstorm Risks Set to Impact South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota
Byline: Sioux Falls — Issued by the National Weather Service at 4:15 AM CDT on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
SIOUX FALLS – Residents across northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota should brace for extreme weather conditions as an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect, while severe thunderstorms loom in the forecast for Monday. The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously high heat indices reaching up to 110 degrees, accompanied by the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes during the severe weather threat.
Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Today
The Excessive Heat Warning is in place from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT today, with heat indices across the affected regions expected to soar to 110 degrees. Residents are urged to take precautions, including staying hydrated, remaining indoors in air-conditioned environments, and avoiding strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke pose significant risks during these high-temperature events.