All 99 of Iowa's counties are under a Heat Advisory on Wednesday as heat indices are expected to reach as high as 107*.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines says:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors...
Dangerous heat is forecast this afternoon with heat indices of 100-105+ degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the state from 1 to 8 PM.
According to the National Weather Service:
A Heat Advisory means that temperatures of at least 100°F* or Heat Index values of at least 105°F* are expected.
If...
Thursday, June 3, is Heat Awareness Day.
Heat is the #1 weather-related killer in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year.
It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person, or pet locked in a car on a hot day. 24 child...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines says that the upcoming first weekend of June will be HOT in Waterloo.
The ‘normal’ high temperature for the first week of June is right around 80*. Beginning this Friday and continuing through the weekend, the high temperatures are forecast to be right at 90* and only cooling off to the upper-80s for highs on Monday and Tuesday, June 7 and 8.
During that