THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
440 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS

BUREAU                PUTNAM

IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS

CARROLL               HENRY IL              JO DAVIESS
ROCK ISLAND           STEPHENSON            WHITESIDE

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA

BENTON                CEDAR                 CLINTON
IOWA                  JACKSON               JOHNSON
JONES                 LINN                  MUSCATINE
SCOTT

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

BUCHANAN              DELAWARE              DUBUQUE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANAMOSA, BETTENDORF, CEDAR RAPIDS,
CLINTON, CREDIT ISLAND, DAVENPORT, DUBUQUE, FREEPORT, GALENA,
GENESEO, HENNEPIN, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA CITY, MANCHESTER,
MAQUOKETA, MARENGO, MOLINE, MOUNT CARROLL, MUSCATINE, PRINCETON,
ROCK ISLAND, STERLING, TIPTON, AND VINTON.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
110.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa
and north central, northwest and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

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.