DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Residents in much of Iowa and Nebraska will continue to broil this weekend as a heat wave persists across the U.S. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through late this (Saturday) evening for western, central, and southern Iowa and the eastern half of Nebraska.
Those in the warning areas are urged to stay in air conditioning, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks from work outside. People are also asked to check on elderly family members.
In Iowa, the weather service predicts the heat index on Saturday could exceed 105 degrees in Des Moines and 102 degrees in Waterloo and Sioux City. In Nebraska, the service says the index will hit 108 degrees in Omaha and 106 degrees in Lincoln.
Strong storms could also hit northern Iowa later today (Saturday).
**Excessive Heat Warning until 7-p.m.**
Today: Scattered showers & thunderstorms this morning; Becoming P/Sunny. High 95. Heat index around 105. S @ 15-20.
Tonight: P/Cldy to cldy w/a slight chance of showers & thunderstorms. Low 71. S-N @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: P/Sunny. High 88. N/NW @ 10-15.
Tom. Night: P/Cldy. Low 66.
Monday: Mo. Sunny. High 87.
Tuesday: P/Sunny. High 89.
Friday’s High in Atlantic was 90. Our Low for the past 24-hours (Ending at 7-a.m. today) was 77. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 85 and the low was 60. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 105 in 1901. The Record Low was 45 in 1904 & 1956.
353 AM CDT SAT JUL 23 2016
***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM***
EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 30 PERCENT.
TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HOT AND HUMID. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 50 PERCENT. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 100 TO 105 IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 100 TO 105 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.
SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 10 MPH.
MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 80’s.
**Excessive Heat Warning continues through 7-pm Friday**
Today: Mostly sunny, hot & humid. High 97. Heat Index around 114. S @ 10-20.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.Low around 77. SW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, hot & humid. Isolated morning showers possible. High near 95. Heat index around 107. S @ 10-20.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 97.
Sunday: P/Cldy. Isolated showers are possible. High 92.
Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 92. Our Low for the past 24-hours (Ending at 7-a.m. today) was 77. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 80 and the low was 57. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 109 in 1901. The Record Low was 45 in 1956.
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT.
TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY. HOT AND HUMID. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 105 TO 110 IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 105 TO 110 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.
SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HOT AND HUMID. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 102 TO 107 IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 101 TO 106 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.
SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 80S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
**Excessive Heat Warning continues through 7-pm Friday**
Today: Mostly sunny, hot & humid. High 97. Heat Index around 114. S @ 10-20.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.Low around 77. SW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, hot & humid. Isolated morning showers possible. High near 95. Heat index around 107. S @ 10-20.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 97.
Sunday: P/Cldy. Isolated showers are possible. High 92.
Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 91. Our Low for the past 24-hours (Ending at 7-a.m. today) was 74. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 81 and the low was 55. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 107 in 1934. The Record Low was 44 in 1894.
During this extreme heat wave, Iowans are being reminded to take particular care of their pets, especially those that are considered “outdoor” animals. Josh Colvin, spokesman for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says if your dog is in a fenced area or chained up in the back yard, there are a few requirements when the temperatures get this hot.
“It’s really important to have cool, fresh water out there,” Colvin says. “That does help them cool themselves and they will not drink hot water. They’ve got to be in shade, so make sure there’s shade out there. With these really extreme temperatures, we do just recommend getting them in the house, somewhere where there are fans and cooler temperature for them.”
Some Iowans like to take their pets for a ride and will leave them in the car with the windows cracked while they run errands. Colvin says that’s not a good idea. “In extreme temperatures like this, we recommend keeping them at home,” Colvin says. “Really, a cracked window is not going to do much for them, even in the shade. The way animals cool themselves is by panting and if all they’re doing is bringing in that hot air, it’s not cooling them down. It takes very little time for a dog in a hot car to have a heat stroke.”
Forecasters say much of Iowa will be seeing high temperatures in the 90s this week, with triple-digit heat indices. “There’s a lot of things that can happen in a short period of time, even taking dogs for walks,” Colvin says. “That can be dangerous. We’ve got concrete out there that is going to get hot. Imagine with your bare feet. Dogs can actually burn their feet on that hot concrete as well.”
If there are feral cats or wildlife in your neighborhood, he suggests you set out a bowl of fresh, cool water for them as well, and limit your dog’s outside time to bathroom breaks only. Colvin urges people to act immediately if they see a distressed animal outside or in an unattended car. In the city of Des Moines, residents can call A-R-L Animal Care & Control at (515) 283-4811. Elsewhere, call your local law enforcement’s non-emergency phone number.
(Radio Iowa)
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY…
EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
TODAY…SUNNY. HOT AND HUMID. HIGH IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH. HEAT INDEX READINGS 109 TO 114.
TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL EARLY MORNING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. LOW IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 109 TO 114 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY…HOT AND HUMID. PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 106 TO 111 IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 105 TO 110 THROUGH MIDNIGHT.
SATURDAY...PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. HIGHEST HEAT INDEX READINGS 102 TO 107 IN THE AFTERNOON.
SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 70S.
SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S.
The forecast for high heat and humidity has forced Cass County Fair officials to move the Thursday night program indoors to the Atlantic High School auditorium. Deb Schuler, one of the organizers of the Queen/King contest, told KJAN today that there isn’t enough room in the community building on the fairgrounds with all of the projects to accommodate the contestants and the crowd. When asked, the Atlantic school administrations was fine with holding the contest in the high school auditorium.
The night will begin with the new Little Miss/Mister contest at 7:00 pm followed by the King/Queen contest and senior recognition. The high school boys baseball banquet will be held in the high school commons beginning at 6:30 Thursday evening, so school officials do ask that those coming to the auditorium to be courteous .
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