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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Des Moines, IA

July 11, 201726 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this heat advisory at Jul 11, 2017, 3:35 PM CDT for 26 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jul 12, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 11, 2017, 3:35 PM CDT (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 12, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 12, 2017, 5:18 PM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
All 26 counties

Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Appanoose County, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Clarke County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Davis County, IA, Decatur County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Monroe County, IA, Polk County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Ringgold County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA, Wapello County, IA, Warren County, IA, Wayne County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 241 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2017-07-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1146 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2017-07-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1146 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-134 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
952 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
223 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

534 
WWUS73 KDMX 112035
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
335 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...Heat Advisory continues through this afternoon...

.Heat and high humidity have combined to create dangerous heat 
indicies near or exceeding 105 degrees for locations generally along
and south of Interstate 80 in central and southern Iowa, 
including the Des Moines metro area. Conditions will begin to 
improve with the loss of peak heating this evening, although high 
humidity will continue overnight and provide limited relief. 

Another day of high heat and humidity is likely in the same area 
on Wednesday. A Heat Advisory has been posted for Wednesday 
afternoon and early evening for parts of southwest Iowa where 
confidence is high that heat indices will approach 105 degrees. 

IAZ081>083-092>094-120445-
/O.NEW.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170712T0100Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, 
Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
335 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. 

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index 
  values around 105 degrees mid to late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>060-070>075-084>086-095>097-120100-
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170712T0100Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, 
Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, 
Centerville, and Bloomfield
335 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index 
  values around 105 degrees mid to late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
215 
WWUS73 KDMX 120057
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
757 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THE AREA EXPIRES AT 8 PM...
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN IOWA WEDNESDAY...

.Temperatures continue to fall slowly this evening though humidity
levels remain rather high. Heat indices are still near the 100
degree mark...but will fall the remainder of this evening into the
80s after 10 pm this evening. 

Another day of high heat and humidity is likely in the same area
on Wednesday. A Heat Advisory has been posted for Wednesday
afternoon and early evening for parts of southwest Iowa where
confidence is high that heat indices will reach or exceed 105 
degrees.

IAZ081>083-092>094-120900-
/O.EXP.KDMX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170712T0100Z/
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, 
Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
757 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index 
  values around 105 degrees mid to late afternoon Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

   Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside.
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

   To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>060-070>075-084>086-095>097-120200-
/O.EXP.KDMX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170712T0100Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-
Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, 
Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, 
Centerville, and Bloomfield
757 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Temperatures continue to fall slowly this evening...therefore the
heat advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. Heat indices will
remain above 90 F until about 10 pm this evening...so if your
plans are to be outdoors the next couple of hours still use some
precaution.  

Very warm and humid conditions will return tomorrow. A heat
advisory may again be needed during the afternoon and evening
though it depends on thunderstorm coverage overnight tonight and
cloud cover through Wednesday morning which may help limit the 
hot conditions across the area Wednesday afternoon.

$$

REV
716 
WWUS73 KDMX 120355
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1055 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN IOWA WEDNESDAY...

Another day of high heat and humidity is likely on Wednesday. A 
Heat Advisory has been posted for Wednesday afternoon and early 
evening for parts of southwest Iowa where confidence is high that 
heat indices will reach or exceed 105 degrees.

IAZ081>083-092>094-121200-
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, 
Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
1055 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index 
  values around 105 degrees mid to late afternoon Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

  Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside.
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

  To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$

REV
068 
WWUS73 KDMX 120922
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
422 AM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN TO EASTERN IOWA TODAY...

Temperature and dewpoints for today are expected to be very
similar to where the were yesterday. Minimum temperatures for this
morning were in the upper 70s and this marks the third consecutive
day of this oppressive heat regime.

IAZ038-039-048>050-059>062-071>075-084>086-095>097-130000-
/O.EXA.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-
Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, 
Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Corydon, 
Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
422 AM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this
evening. 

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with dewpoints in
  the low to mid 70s will yield heat index values around 105
  degrees this afternoon.
  

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When 
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$

IAZ081>083-092>094-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, 
Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
422 AM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with dewpoints in
  the low to mid 70s will yield heat index values around 105
  degrees this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

 Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

 To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$

Kotenberg
424 
WWUS73 KDMX 121420
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
920 AM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN TO EASTERN IOWA TODAY...

Temperature and dewpoints for today are expected to be very
similar to where the were yesterday. Minimum temperatures for
this morning were in the upper 70s and this marks the third
consecutive day of this oppressive heat regime.

IAZ038-039-048>050-059>062-071>075-081>086-092>097-122230-
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.170712T1700Z-170713T0000Z/
Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Davis-
Including the cities of Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, 
Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
920 AM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with dewpoints 
  in the low to mid 70s will yield heat index values around 105 
  degrees this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$
212 
WWUS73 KDMX 122015
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
315 PM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY EVENING...

Increasing areas of sunshine this afternoon have led to rapid
warming in parts of central and southern Iowa. Given the high
humidity in place, dangerous heat indices approaching 105 are 
still possible through the rest of the afternoon and into the
early evening hours. A cold front will move through the area this
evening and tonight and bring an end to the recent spell of
excessive heat and humidity. 

IAZ038-039-048>050-059>062-071>075-081>086-092>097-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170713T0000Z/
Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Davis-
Including the cities of Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, 
Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
315 PM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures in the low 90s with dewpoints in
  the low to mid 70s will yield heat index values around 105
  degrees this afternoon and early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to 
  heat-related illness if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the 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.

&&

$$
772 
WWUS73 KDMX 122218
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
518 PM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY CANCELLED WITH COOLER AIR ARRIVING...

.Thunderstorms continue to develop this afternoon and are moving
southeast through the region. In some instances the rain cooled
air has dropped temperatures by over 15 degrees. With cloud cover
and rain moving over the area through 7 pm...heat indices should
remain below heat advisory criteria. 

IAZ038-039-048>050-059>062-071>075-081>086-092>097-122330-
/O.CAN.KDMX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170713T0000Z/
Grundy-Black Hawk-Story-Marshall-Tama-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-
Davis-
Including the cities of Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, 
Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, 
Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, 
Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, 
Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton,
Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, 
Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, 
and Bloomfield
518 PM CDT Wed Jul 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Heat
Advisory. 

Thunderstorms continue to move east southeast through the region
resulting in cooler temperatures and lower heat indices. A few
areas along the Iowa Missouri border as well as southeast Iowa may
see heat indices around 95 to 100 through 6 pm...but as
thunderstorms move in the warm and uncomfortable conditions will
end as will the dangers of excessive heat.  

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heat advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Des Moines, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this heat advisory went out at Jul 11, 3:28 PM CDT, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 11, 3:28 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
328 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

.SHORT TERM.../Tonight through Wednesday/
Issued at 328 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

Excessive heat has been the weather highlight so far today. Dew
points have run a few degrees higher than guidance this morning,
with many locations along and south of Highway 30 in the mid to
upper 70s and heat indices near or exceeding 105 degrees. Little
relief tonight as the oppressive humidity limits cooling to the mid
to upper 70s.

A weak shortwave passing through today has supported scattered
elevated showers and storms to the north of a slowly advancing warm
front. This activity should dissipate and move out of the CWA in the
next couple hours. Although the atmosphere is highly unstable, warm
temperatures aloft will likely keep a firm cap on convection until
late tonight. Hi-res models continue to advertise a line(s) of
storms diving south out of Minnesota after 5z, likely in the
vicinity of a warm front that will be draped from north central to
east central Iowa. These storms may be severe with large hail and
damaging winds given that they will be working with an environment
characterized by 2000+ J/kg of MUCAPE rooted above 850mb and 25-30
kts of effective shear. Additional storms are possible in parts of
central and southern Iowa overnight into early Wed morning as theta-
e advection ramps up in concert with a strengthening low level jet.
Confidence is low at this time due to warm temperatures aloft, but
storms didn't have much difficulty firing last night in a similar
environment.

Heat will once again be an issue tomorrow as temperatures push back
into the 90s with high humidity. Another Heat Advisory has been
issued for parts of southwest Iowa where confidence is highest that
heat indicies will approach 105 degrees at times. The advisory may
be expanded further north and east similar to today, however at this
time the spatial extent of cloud cover and the impact on temps
remains in question. Next round of storms will be possible by late
afternoon as a stronger shortwave trough near the Canadian border
forces the aforementioned front back south into northeast
Nebraska/northwest Iowa. Weak cold air advection in the 850-700mb
layer will weaken the cap in the vicinity of the front and support
the development of isolated to scattered strong to severe storms.

.LONG TERM.../Wednesday night through Tuesday/
Issued at 328 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

Front will move south through Iowa on Wednesday night with ongoing
convection at the beginning of the period. The convection will be
fed by strong instability south of the boundary and with strong
westerly flow aloft, sufficient shear for some organization into
strong to severe storms. This activity will sink southeast across
the state during the night as the front settles toward Missouri.
Much of the convection will have ended by Thursday morning as the
front slides south of Iowa and drier air pushes into the state.
This cooler and drier airmass will linger from Thursday into
Friday with Iowa on southern periphery of Canadian high pressure
sliding through Minnesota and Wisconsin.

After this period, attention turns to building ridge across the
intermountain west. Thermally, readings will warm underneath this
ridge and slide east toward the region into the weekend with
gradual warming. However, both GFS and Euro do indicate a boundary
sliding through Iowa on Sunday which will put a hold on the warm
briefly. However, the upper ridge is expected to slide east into
the central United States by the middle of next week with a large
area of much above normal temperatures into the Plains edging into
Iowa. Euro remains somewhat flatter in the amplitude while GFS is
more pronounced in the northern extent of the ridge. Both would
indicate the hot and humid conditions returning with the Euro
holding the southern edge of the westerlies closer to Iowa. This
would suggest a better threat of a convective system dropping into
the state, but still somewhat limited. For now, much of the
forecast will be dry into next week with temperatures remaining
above normal.

&&

.AVIATION.../For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon/
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

VFR conditions are expected over most of central Iowa through the
current TAF period. Scattered showers and storms in north central
Iowa may lead to temporary MVFR cigs this afternoon, including
KALO. Additional thunderstorms are possible overnight. VCTS was
mentioned at KALO/KMCW/KFOD where confidence is higher than
terminals further south. Any storm that impacts a terminal will
have the potential for gusty winds and heavy rain.

&&

.DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for IAZ057>060-070>075-
081>086-092>097.

&&

SHORT TERM...Martin
LONG TERM...Cogil
AVIATION...Martin
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 11, 4:44 AM CDT, 10 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
444 AM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-071>075-
082>086-095>097-120945-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Union-Clarke-Lucas-
Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
444 AM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening and
overnight with the main threats being damaging wind gusts and
large hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday evening
into Thursday morning over the southern 2/3rds of the state.
Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. A tornado
or two cannot be ruled out at this time. Additional thunderstorms
are possible Thursday night into Friday morning near the
Iowa/Missouri border, though the predictability of severe weather
remains low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports may be needed Tuesday evening into Wednesday
morning, and again Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

IAZ070-081-092>094-120945-
Cass-Adams-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
444 AM CDT Tue Jul 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening and
overnight with the main threats being damaging wind gusts and
large hail.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the area this afternoon. Please
refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday evening
into Thursday morning over the southern 2/3rds of the state.
Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. A tornado
or two cannot be ruled out at this time. Additional thunderstorms
are possible Thursday night into Friday morning near the
Iowa/Missouri border, though the predictability of severe weather
remains low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports may be needed Tuesday evening into Wednesday
morning, and again Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 11, 1:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXCrawford40 min
Jul 11, 1:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXCarroll33 min
Jul 11, 2:31 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXAudubon, Guthrie44 min
Jul 11, 3:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXAudubon29 min
Jul 11, 3:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXDallas, Polk26 min
Jul 11, 4:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXPolk15 min
Jul 11, 4:21 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryDMXAdair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Cass, Clarke and 16 more16 hr
Jul 11, 4:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXJasper28 min
Jul 11, 4:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXMahaska, Marion32 min
Jul 11, 5:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXMahaska17 min
Jul 11, 5:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXWapello18 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.