Waarschuwingen, Ames Public Library

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 25 at 9:57AM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, south central, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.