Iowa Issues Extreme Heat Warning as Heat Index Hits 107 Through Wednesday
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Updated · KCCI Des Moines · Jun 29
Iowa Issues Extreme Heat Warning as Heat Index Hits 107 Through Wednesday
3 articles · Updated · KCCI Des Moines · Jun 29
Summary
Most of Iowa is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Wednesday evening as the summer’s first heat wave intensifies after arriving Sunday.
Mid-90s highs and thick humidity are expected to push feels-like temperatures to 100-107 degrees on Monday, creating elevated health risks for people outdoors for long periods.
Heat index readings near 100-107 are forecast each afternoon through at least Saturday, extending the dangerous conditions into the holiday weekend even as actual temperatures vary slightly.
Officials urged residents to drink water, take shade breaks, avoid the hottest hours, and never leave children or pets in vehicles, where interiors can become dangerous within minutes.