- The impact level is SIGNIFICANT mainly due to building heat and humidity for Sunday and especially Monday.
- An isolated strong to severe storm is possible Saturday night, mainly along and south of Highway 34. Large hail and gusty winds are the main threats.
- Heat and humidity will then build across the area Sunday and Monday, with forecast heat indices in the 95 to 100+ degree range.
Check the CDC’s HeatRisk tracker (https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/) for Whiteside County, which forecasts the heat risk possibly continuing through most of the week.
On hot days, the body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Extreme heat is most dangerous when it lasts multiple days because it does not allow our bodies to rest, especially if individuals lack access to air conditioning. Older adults, children and people with certain illnesses and chronic conditions are at greater risk from extreme heat.
For more information on staying safe during extreme weather visit ready.gov/heat and for up to date weather information for our area please visit weather.gov/quadcities.
