Updated
Updated · KCRG · Jun 29
National Weather Service Extends Extreme Heat Warning With 100-110 Heat Index Through Wednesday
Updated
Updated · KCRG · Jun 29

National Weather Service Extends Extreme Heat Warning With 100-110 Heat Index Through Wednesday

3 articles · Updated · KCRG · Jun 29

Summary

  • Eastern Iowa faces dangerous heat through at least Wednesday evening, with heat index readings of 100 to 110 degrees across the entire TV9 viewing area.
  • Low- to mid-90s temperatures, upper-70s overnight lows and strong southwesterly winds are expected to keep the hot, humid air mass in place, while most storms along a western cold front fade before reaching the region.
  • Dry weather is forecast through Wednesday, though isolated showers or storms could brush northern areas later tonight and slight storm chances return from Wednesday night into the weekend.
  • Later this week, highs near 90 and lower dew points may ease short-term heat danger, but forecasters still warn long outdoor exposure could remain risky through the holiday weekend.

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