Active AlertsShelby

What: For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 possible.
Where: In Iowa, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties. In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties.
When: For the Heat Advisory, from noon Saturday to noon CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.