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City of Mitchellville
Friday July 28th, 2023 :: 02:33 a.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. Locally higher values possible.

* WHERE...Central and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SAC ... CALHOUN ... CRAWFORD ... CARROLL ... GREENE ... BOONE ... STORY ... MARSHALL ... TAMA ... AUDUBON ... GUTHRIE ... DALLAS ... POLK ... JASPER ... POWESHIEK ... CASS ... ADAIR ... MADISON ... WARREN ... MARION ... ADAMS ... UNION ... CLARKE ... LUCAS ... TAYLOR ... RINGGOLD ... DECATUR ... WAYNE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
City of Mitchellville
204 Center Ave N
Mitchellville, IA 50169

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 515-967-2935

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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