The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a heat advisory for the Perry area from 1 p.m. Monday until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Heat index values are expected to reach 105 or above over the southwest half of Iowa. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Along with Dallas County, the heat advisory will be in effect for Sac, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Audubon, Guthrie, Polk, Cass, Adair, Madison, Warren, Marion, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne, Appanoose and Davis counties.
Along with Perry, cities under the heat advisory include Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle,
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville and Bloomfield.
The NWS recommends that people 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, the NWS said. 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.
In order to reduce risk during outdoor work, the U.S. 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.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
