Dangerous heat is expected for much of the area this weekend into Monday with heat index readings of 100 to 110 degrees or more likely. Sunday and Monday will be the hottest days with an Excessive Heat Watch in effect for that time frame.
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…
National Weather Service
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast and southeast Nebraska.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
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