Iowa Weather Forecast
Hot and humid conditions build this weekend, bringing heat indices of 100°F to 105°F on Saturday, then nearing 110°F Sunday and Monday. A Heat Advisory is in effect on Saturday for western into central Iowa, then an Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect Sunday and Monday for much of the area. Shower and thunderstorm chances also return this weekend, mainly overnight. The highest chances will be on Sunday, where a few strong to severe storms will be possible.
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