Waarschuwingen, Afton Fire and Rescue

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 2:27AM CDT until July 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105 or higher expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or exceeding 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of western into central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon Saturday to noon CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.