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Extreme Heat Warning Until MON 9:00 PM CDT
Heat index values could reach 119, and officials warn of heat-related illnesses as temperatures stay high into Tuesday.
On Monday, the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Iowa and Nebraska, with heat index values reaching up to 119 degrees throughout the day.
Overnight lows around 75 degrees offer minimal relief from the heat wave, which poses a significant risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke for vulnerable populations.
With heat index values forecast up to 110 in some areas, health officials urge residents to remain in air-conditioned environments, avoid direct sunlight, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Meteorologists issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Iowa, including Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with wind gusts up to 60 mph threatening travel on Interstate 380.
Temperatures are expected to cool slightly as the week progresses, though highs will remain in the 90s, and rain chances increase approaching Thursday.