Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri

Extreme Heat Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark.

Extreme Heat Warning

The alert was issued at 2:02 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as expected. The event is classified as likely.

Areas Affected

The warning covers Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark.

Safety Information

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.