Page County, IA
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 07/26 9:06 PM CDT – Monday 07/27 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 119 expected.
Where
In Iowa, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Pottawattamie Counties. In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
When
Until 10 PM CDT Monday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Additional Details
Tuesday will remain hot, but maximum heat indices will 10-15 degrees.
What to Do
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.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Pottawattamie
- Mills
- Montgomery
- Fremont
- Page
- Douglas
- Sarpy
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Strong Storm Potential Across Northeast Nebraska
Created by the NWS Omaha/Valley WFO
A strong storm or two may move into northeast Nebraska this evening, with the greatest chance in the red shaded area. Primary hazards include isolated damaging wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph, frequent lightning, and brief heavy rainfall.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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