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Summertime Heat Incoming

Sunday/Monday Heat

There are a few chances for showers and storms over the next several days mainly during the overnights, but temperatures should remain in the 70s and 80s. By Sunday and Monday, more heat and humidity will build in and heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees! Enjoy the nice temperatures before it gets really hot!

Heat is on the way for Iowa! Heat and humidity are expected to build in on Sunday and Monday, and linger into next week. Heat indices Sunday and Monday will likely be at or above 100 degrees so know how to be prepared for the high heat! Confidence is lower after Monday, but above normal temperatures will likely persist into next week and into the 4th of July weekend.