CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – We’re in for some dangerous heat over the next few days.

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Tonight our lows will drop to the low to mid 70s as we have a very warm and humid night ahead of us. Dew points will remain in the 70s all night.

Your first warning: Monday warning for extreme heat, schools close early

Monday will be even hotter, with highs reaching the low to mid 90s. Our heat index numbers will easily reach triple digits, with some areas approaching 110 degrees. As a result, an extreme heat warning has been issued for Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Several schools have decided to let students out early to avoid the hottest parts of the day. You can find a full list of closures, cancellations and early dismissals on the KCRG website. We could see a few storms move through the area late Monday night, as lows drop into the low to mid 70s. Not everyone will be affected, and they will be out of the area early Tuesday morning.

Make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid spending time outside. If you have outdoor activities, consider moving them to the early morning or late evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and consider wearing a well-ventilated, wide-brimmed hat to keep the sun off your head and neck when you’re spending time outside. Also, be sure to keep an eye on pets, children, and neighbors and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Finally, always check the backseat of your car when running errands to make sure children and pets aren’t forgotten and left in a hot car.

Your first warning: Extreme heat warning, chance of storms on Tuesday

With highs again in the low to mid 90s on Tuesday and suffocating dew points in the 70s, an extreme heat warning has been issued for parts of eastern Iowa from Tuesday morning into Tuesday evening. Heat index values ​​could once again approach 110 degrees in our hottest areas.

There is also a chance of storms Tuesday afternoon. The severe risk has largely disappeared from our area, but some of our northeastern counties could still see a few strong to severe storms, with gusts and hail as the main impacts.

Cooler temperatures and chance of rain for the rest of the week

We will see our temperatures gradually cool as we head into the middle and end of the work week. A cold front moves in Thursday through Friday, bringing another chance for scattered showers and storms. Once the front passes, we will see a return to seasonal temperatures, just in time for high school and college football to start.

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