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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:08 PM Jul. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central into western Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas, Polk and Webster. In north central Iowa, Humboldt and Kossuth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet, Palo Alto and Pocahontas. In south central Iowa, Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Union, Warren and Wayne. In southwest Iowa, Adair, Adams, Cass and Taylor. In west central Iowa, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie and Sac. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Significant ponding may also occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall are possible tonight through the overnight with 1-3" of rainfall, and smaller pockets of 3-5" or more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest waterway observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 7:57 PM Jul. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values around 105-110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. &&
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