Heat Advisory for Dallas; Polk; Jasper +15 more
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What: Heat index values up to 100-103 degrees. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of central and south central Iowa, including the Des Moines metro. When: From 1 PM Monday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
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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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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100-103 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Iowa, including the Des Moines metro. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While heat index values may not reach 105 degrees each day, the combination of the longevity of the heat and little or limited relief during the overnight periods have prompted the multi-day Heat Advisory.
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Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 1:32PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Des Moines IA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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