Today:  Widespread haze after 4:00 pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.  North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight:  Widespread haze after 2:00 am.  Areas of smoke before 2:00 am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday:  Widespread haze before 5:00 pm Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.  South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday:  Sunny, with a high near 85.  South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday:  Sunny, with a high near 90.  Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday’s high was 84.  This morning’s low 55.  This day last year the high was 84 and the low 52.  The record high for this date is 102 degrees set in 1894 and the record low of 34 was set in 1893.  Sunrise this morning at 6:42 am and this evening’s sunset will be at 7:58 pm.

Today:  A slight chance of sprinkles after 5:00 pm. Mostly sunny with a high near 88.  South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight:  Mostly clear with a low around 58.  North wind 5 mph.
Tuesday:  Mostly sunny with widespread haze after 2:00 pm and a high near 85.  North wind 5 to 10mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday:  Sunny with a high near 84.  South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday:  Sunny with a high near 87.  South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday’s high was 82 degrees, this morning’s low 54.  This day last year the high was 86 and the low 65.  The record high for this date is 100 degrees set in 1984 and the record low is 35 set in 1967.  Sunrise this morning will be at 6:41 am and sunset tonight is at 8:00 pm.

Today:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight:  Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday:  Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday:  Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday’s high was 92 and this morning’s low is 69.  This day last year the high was 81 and the low 58,  The record high is 100 set in 1955.  The record low is 39 set in 1904.  Sunrise Saturday is at 6:39 am and sunset this evening is at 8:03 pm.

That excessive heat warning is still posted for a fifth consecutive day for 28 counties in southern Iowa until 7 o’clock tonight (Friday), and while the rest of the state is no longer under the warning, it’ll still be hot — just not as hot as it’s been all week. Meteorologist Alexis Jimenez (hah-MEN-ez), with the National Weather Service, says the extreme heat wave is finally cooling off, though it’ll be gradual.

Parts of northern Iowa saw showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning, though the rain won’t be widespread. By tomorrow, Jimenez says temperatures should be closer to normal for Iowa in late August.

Forecasters say some areas of the state may see highs a few days next week only in the 70s. That’s a big change from this week, as multiple records were set in triple-digits, including 105 degrees in Waterloo on Wednesday, and a heat index of 122 degrees in Sioux City on Monday.

Today:  A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tonight:  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sunday:  Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday:  Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

After four straight days of sweltering heat statewide, forecasters say a cool front is approaching and, hallelujah, highs may only be in the 70s by next week. Meteorologist Alexis Jimenez (hah-MEN-ez), at the National Weather Service, says we should start seeing a change for the cooler within a matter of several hours.

She says the long-range forecast indicates the extreme heat isn’t returning anytime soon, and high temperatures will be much closer to normal.

Several more records were broken on Wednesday.

The Excessive Heat Warning is scheduled to expire at 7 o’clock this evening. It was issued on Monday morning.

Whether it’s having a discussion about politics with an in-law, or just walking outside to get the mail, it can be a true challenge lately to keep our cool. With a third consecutive day of a statewide excessive heat warning, some Iowans who don’t have air conditioning are turning to community cooling shelters. National Weather Service meteorologist Richard Mamrosh (MAM-rosh) says if you don’t want to leave your house, there are literal steps you can take to chill out.

The experts suggest you skip outdoor activities unless you absolutely need to be outside, or do those chores early in the morning or in the evening when it’s cooler.  Mamrosh says it’s also wise to keep an eye on loved ones in the heat.

High temperatures this afternoon are forecast to be several degrees hotter than Tuesday or Monday, topping off in the upper 90s and low hundreds, with heat indices well into triple digits.

Thursday:  Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Thursday Night:  A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday:  A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday:  Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday’s high was 96 and this morning’s low 77.  This day last year the high was 87 and the low 63.  The record high is 105 set in 1936 and the record low 37 set in 1908.  Sunrise today is 6:37 am and sunset at 8:06 pm.

The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning.  It is now in effect until Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 pm.

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values peaking around 105 to 110 degrees are expected each day in all of Iowa.

Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.  The long duration of the heat can be particularly hard on the very young, the elderly and those with medical conditions.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Wednesday:  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 112. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night:  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Friday:  A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 9 mph.