Waarschuwingen, Cerro Gordo Wind Farm

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 28 at 12:57AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values above 100 expected. * WHERE...Northern and northeastern Iowa. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme heat will persist through much of next week, potentially including the 4th of July weekend. 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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 28 at 8:59AM CDT until June 28 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA At 859 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Portland, or 6 miles southeast of Mason City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Cerro Gordo County, including the following locations... Meservey, Thornton, Clear Lake State Park, Portland, Plymouth, Dougherty, Rock Falls, Burchinal, Swaledale, and McIntosh Woods State Park. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 178 and 202. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.