Waarschuwingen, Chandler Post Office (historical)

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:56AM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL * WHAT...Peak heat index values between 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is possible Monday morning into the early afternoon, mainly for counties along and north of I-80. The rain and lingering cloud cover could hold peak heat indices lower than currently forecast for areas north of I-80. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 9:42AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA The Iowa DNR is issuing an Air Quality Alert for the eastern half of Iowa through 11am Monday. Monitors near Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Clinton, Davenport, and Muscatine are currently reporting hourly fine particulates at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy, due to smoke. At this level, sensitive groups of people, as well as the general public may experience health effects. Fine particulates near or above EPA health standards are expected to persist and spread westward Monday. The DNR recommends that sensitive people avoid long or intense outdoor activities, and consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. Sensitive groups include people with respiratory illness or heart disease, older adults, children, teenagers, pregnant women, and outdoor workers. Everyone else should reduce long or intense activities and take more breaks during outdoor activities.