Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:56AM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Benton; Iowa; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Henderson; Hancock; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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