Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-
Including the cities of Anamosa, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Maquoketa,
Galena, Independence, Freeport, Manchester, and Vinton
1247 PM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY…

• WHAT…Heat index values up to 105 expected.
• WHERE…In Illinois, Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa,
  Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque
  Counties.
• WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
• 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.

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.