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Hazardous Heat Outlook Issued for All of Iowa

Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning: What’s the Difference?

Iowa Weather Forecast

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!

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