Cresco, Iowa Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 425 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2020
Expiration: 1200 GMT 09 2020
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Heat Advisory is in effect until early evening for most of the area along and south of Interstate 94. Expect afternoon heat indices to range from 95 to 105. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible tonight. A few of these could be strong with some hail, gusty winds and locally heavy rains. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Thunderstorms are expected across the area Thursday and Thursday evening. Some of these could be strong to locally severe with hail, gusty winds and locally heavy rain the main threats. More thunderstorms will be possible Saturday through Sunday and again from Monday night into Tuesday. Organized severe weather is not expected. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. Rainfall reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled.

Issue Date: 310 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2020
Expiration: 1615 GMT 08 2020
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Wisconsin, north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Take necessary precautions to prevent heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. &&