Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities – IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Dubuque County

Description

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS CARROLL JO DAVIESS STEPHENSON IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA JACKSON JONES IN NORTHEAST IOWA BUCHANAN DELAWARE DUBUQUE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANAMOSA, DUBUQUE, FREEPORT, GALENA, INDEPENDENCE, MANCHESTER, MAQUOKETA, AND MOUNT CARROLL.

Heat Advisory

From Tue 12 pm until 8 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities – IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

In Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Carroll Counties

Description

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY… WHAT…Heat index values near to above 105 expected. WHERE…In Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Carroll Counties. WHEN…From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. 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. 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.