Davenport, IA – A heat advisory is in effect today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for parts of eastern Iowa and northeast Missouri, with heat indices expected to reach around 100 degrees. Residents are urged to take precautions during this period to avoid heat-related illnesses.
The National Weather Service (NWS) advises people to stay hydrated, take breaks in shaded areas, and limit outdoor activities. Those without air conditioning are at higher risk, as well as elderly individuals and pets. According to the NWS, leaving children or pets in vehicles, even briefly, can be dangerous.
The advisory covers cities including Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Burlington in Iowa, and Memphis in Missouri. Temperatures are expected to peak during the afternoon hours, when the heat will be most intense.
With heat-related dangers present, it’s critical for residents in the affected areas to take these warnings seriously. The heat advisory is expected to lift by 8 p.m. tonight, but temperatures will remain high, continuing into Monday.
Residents should remain vigilant and check on neighbors, especially those who may be vulnerable.
