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National Weather Service Issues Heat Warnings, Advisories for North, Northeast Iowa
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 IAZ008-018-210715- /O.UPG.KARX.EH.A.0001.230821T1700Z-230825T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.EH.W.0001.230821T1700Z-230825T0100Z/ Mitchell-Floyd- Including the cities of Osage and Charles City 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 on Monday afternoon and 105 to 110 during the afternoons of Tuesday through Thursday. These values could be locally higher at times. * WHERE...Mitchell and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest confidence in extreme heat and humidity is on Tuesday and Wednesday. A front moving through during the day on Thursday which could result in slightly lower afternoon heat indices. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 205 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-210315- /O.UPG.KDMX.EH.A.0001.230821T1700Z-230824T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KDMX.EH.W.0002.230821T1700Z-230824T0200Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook 205 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...An extended period of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 to 115. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the heat can be particularly hard on the very young, the elderly and those with medical conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 IAZ009-019-MNZ094-210715- /O.NEW.KARX.HT.Y.0005.230821T1700Z-230822T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KARX.EH.A.0001.230822T1600Z-230825T0100Z/ Howard-Chickasaw-Mower- Including the cities of Cresco, New Hampton, and Austin 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 11 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 100 to 105 expected on Monday afternoon. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index 105 to 110 during the afternoons of Tuesday through Thursday. These values could be locally higher at times. * WHERE...In Iowa, Howard and Chickasaw Counties. In Minnesota, Mower County. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon Monday to 11 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest confidence in extreme heat and humidity is on Tuesday and Wednesday. A front moving through during the day on Thursday which could result in slightly lower afternoon heat indices. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 IAZ010-011-029-MNZ079-087-088-095-096-WIZ032-033-041-053-054- 210715- /O.CON.KARX.EH.A.0001.230822T1600Z-230825T0100Z/ Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Wabasha-Olmsted-Winona-Fillmore- Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford- Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Oelwein, Wabasha, Rochester, Winona, Preston, Caledonia, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, La Crosse, Viroqua, and Prairie Du Chien 212 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 during the afternoons of Tuesday through Thursday. These values could be locally higher at times. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and southwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest confidence in extreme heat and humidity is on Tuesday and Wednesday. A front moving through during the day on Thursday which could result in slightly lower afternoon heat indices. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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