Waarschuwingen, Alton Public Library

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 4:30PM CDT until July 26 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. 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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 9:33PM CDT until July 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD At 932 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Archer to near Merrill, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Le Mars, Remsen, Paullina, Primghar and Granville. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 9:26PM CDT until July 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD SVRFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Cherokee County in northwestern Iowa... Lyon County in northwestern Iowa... Osceola County in northwestern Iowa... Sioux County in northwestern Iowa... Northern Plymouth County in northwestern Iowa... O'Brien County in northwestern Iowa... Rock County in southwestern Minnesota... Southwestern Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota... Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota... Southeastern Lincoln County in southeastern South Dakota... Northern Union County in southeastern South Dakota... * Until 1000 PM CDT. * At 925 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wilmont to Sheldon to 6 miles northwest of Merrill, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Worthington, Le Mars, Orange City, Sheldon, Sibley, Sanborn, Alton, Hospers, Ashton, and Granville around 930 PM CDT. Remsen, Primghar, Ocheyedan, and Melvin around 935 PM CDT. Hartley, Marcus, Paullina, Brewster, Round Lake, and Harris around 940 PM CDT. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.