Heat index in Iowa rises above 100 on Monday, threat of severe weather returns tonight

Bring a fan and some sunscreen if you go outside this week, and maybe an umbrella too. The heat index in Iowa will exceed 100 this week, and we’re not done with thunderstorms yet either.

When will the heat wave end?

The heat will last at least a week. The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is warning Iowans of heat through Friday, with high temperatures in the 80s to mid-90s in most places across the state.

Heat index values ​​are expected to reach 111 degrees in western Iowa, while central Iowa will be below 100 degrees on Monday. Eastern Iowa’s heat index ranges from the high 80s to the low 90s. NWS meteorologists remind Iowans to stay hydrated, limit heat exposure and stay cool.

What is the outlook for severe weather in Iowa this week?

NWS predicts scattered severe storms Monday evening after 7 p.m. The main threat is damaging winds up to 120 km per hour. The highest confidence in storms and the area of ​​most concern is in northeastern Iowa, the NWS said.

The storms will continue overnight. More storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening, although confidence in the forecast is lower, NWS said. The main severe weather threats for Tuesday include damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes and heavy rain are possible.

What does the Iowa radar show?

Here’s a look at the current loop of the National Weather Service’s Des Moines radar

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Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

This article originally appeared in the Des Moines Register: Severe storms, heat wave continue for Iowa this week