Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek +14 more

What: Heat index values of 95 to 103 degrees. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Where: Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and central, southwest and west central Wisconsin. When:...

IA, MN +1Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Houston; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values of 95 to 103 degrees.

WHERE

Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota and central, southwest and west central Wisconsin.

WHEN

From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Confidence is low in the exact high temperatures since there will be storms in the area. The coverage area of this advisory may be further reduced if storms become more widespread.

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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.