175 WWUS73 KDMX 191518 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1018 AM CDT Fri Jul 19 2019 ...Stifling Heat Persists Through Saturday... .Hot temperatures and high humidity is expected to continue today and Saturday over much of Iowa. Little relief from the heat is forecast tonight with lows remaining in the 70s to around 80. Late Saturday the hot and humid conditions will break with more seasonal temperatures returning to the area Sunday and next week. IAZ023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-081>086-092>097-192330- /O.CON.KDMX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190721T0000Z/ Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union- Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1018 AM CDT Fri Jul 19 2019 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * TEMPERATURE...The combination of temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the 70s will produce daytime heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees through Saturday. Overnight lows will remain warm in the middle 70s to near 80. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses may occur due to the prolonged period of heat and humidity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-192330- /O.CON.KDMX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190720T0300Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, and Clear Lake 1018 AM CDT Fri Jul 19 2019 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * TEMPERATURE...Highs are expected in the 90s with dewpoints in the upper 70s to around 80. This is expected to lead to heat index values of around 110 degrees this afternoon into the evening. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses may occur due to the prolonged period of heat and humidity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. && $$