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Extreme Heat Watch
Issued: 3:38 PM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:44 PM Jul. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the estimated stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 17.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. &&
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