Weather Forecast: Temperature, Moisture, and Storm Prospects until Tuesday
Eastern Iowa is set to experience a heat wave until Tuesday, with temperatures remaining high and humidity levels elevated throughout the period. The heat index readings are expected to reach up to 105 today, and highs will reach into the low 90s.
The biggest threat if storms develop tonight into early Tuesday morning is soaking downpours, damaging winds, and spin-up tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has placed eastern Iowa under a Level 2 out of 5 Slight Risk for severe weather.
However, there is no immediate indication of severe storms or tornado threats forecasted for the remainder of this week. After a dry period early in the week, temperatures are expected to start cooling off from Wednesday, with the weather beginning to cool into the 70s from Wednesday onwards. The weather will start cooling off and the heat and humidity will persist through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory today from noon to 8 pm. To stay safe during this heat wave, forecasters recommend staying out of the sun, staying in air-conditioning, and drinking plenty of fluids. They also advise checking up on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those with health issues who may be more susceptible to the heat.
As the week progresses, moderate heat risk conditions are anticipated late in the week, especially over the weekend, with dry weather expected initially. It's important to note that while the recent active severe weather (torrential rains, flash flooding, severe storms) mentioned in mid-July appears not to be forecasted again for this week, residents should remain vigilant and follow any weather advisories issued by local authorities.
In summary, eastern Iowa residents can expect mostly dry conditions early in the week, with a potential moderate heat risk late in the week and weekend. The heat wave is expected to continue until Tuesday, but no current severe storm or tornado warnings have been issued for the rest of this week.
- Despite the heat wave continuing until Tuesday, the Storm Prediction Center has placed eastern Iowa under a Level 2 out of 5 Slight Risk for severe weather, particularly noting the threat of soaking downpours, damaging winds, and spin-up tornadoes tonight into early Tuesday morning.
- The National Weather Service, in alignment with local authorities, has advised residents to stay safe during this heat wave, recommending staying out of the sun, staying in air-conditioning, and drinking plenty of fluids.
- While the recent severe weather (torrential rains, flash flooding, severe storms) mentioned in mid-July do not appear to be forecasted again for this week, residents should remain vigilant and follow any weather advisories issued by local authorities.
- Although temperatures are expected to start cooling off from Wednesday, the weather will still persist in the high 70s, reflecting the onset of a cooling trend, as predicted by the KMCH weather forecasting for Eastern Iowa.
