Chillicothe, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107
degrees.

* WHERE...Most of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme heat will persist through much of
next week, potentially including the 4th of July weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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