Weather Alert Watch
Severe Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning for Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines +8 more

What: Dangerously hot and humid conditions with continued heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of west central Illinois, southeast...

IA, IL +1Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerously hot and humid conditions with continued heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.

WHERE

Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

WHEN

Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Instructions

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.