Iowa is currently facing a significant weather event characterized by extreme heat and the potential for severe storms.
Starting Monday, residents can expect heat indices soaring between 105°F and 115°F, with similarly high temperatures continuing into Tuesday, where indices are predicted to range from 100°F to 105°F.
The heat will be widespread across the region on Monday before shifting south on Tuesday. In addition to the extreme heat, strong to severe storms are anticipated tonight, extending into early Monday morning, primarily affecting northern, northeastern, and eastern Iowa…