Carter Lake, Iowa – A surge of heat and humidity will grip western Iowa starting Monday, July 21, with dangerous heat indices near 105°F expected by late afternoon. Travelers along I-29 and residents in Carter Lake should prepare for potentially hazardous conditions and limit outdoor activity between 2 and 6 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, Monday will bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 93°F. Winds will shift southeast at 6 to 9 mph, with evening storms possible after 1 a.m. Monday night. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms may develop into Tuesday morning, as temperatures remain elevated with overnight lows in the mid-70s.
By Tuesday, July 22, expect clear skies and highs around 97°F. South winds could gust up to 18 mph, pushing the heat index even higher. Officials advise residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor work, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
Midweek offers little relief. Wednesday and Thursday will stay in the low-to-mid 90s with storm chances returning Wednesday night. A more active pattern sets in Friday into the weekend, bringing another round of thunderstorms and humid air.
🔥 5-Day Weather Snapshot for Carter Lake, IA:
- Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny, high 93°F. Storms possible late.
- Tuesday: Hot and mostly clear. High 97°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of storms. High 91°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 92°F. Storms return late.
- Friday: Partly sunny, storms possible. High 93°F.
⚠️ Stay tuned to local alerts as more advisories may be issued through the week.
