Active AlertsFort Madison, IA

What: Heat index values up to 105 expected.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
When: Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Additional Details: Thunderstorms and storm outflow may interrupt the heat at times.

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.