Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Extreme Heat Watch issued July 25 at 3:37PM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously
hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south
central, southwest, and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1936th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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