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Extreme Heat Warning for Iowa; Johnson; Cedar +21 more

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Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee and 16 more
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What is happening

What: Heat index values up to 105. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. When: Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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    Extreme Heat Warning issued September 2 at 2:02AM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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