Stretch of Hot, Muggy Days into Next Week

Forecasters say Iowa is in for a string of hot, humid and MUGGY days. 

National Weather Service meteorologist Alexis Jimenez says most of the state will be cooking this afternoon, tomorrow, and likely daily into the weekend.

The combined heat and humidity creates a heat index – it’s expected to feel like it’s at least 105 degrees during the afternoons, and in some places, it’ll feel like it’s even hotter.

The dangerous heat arrives as RAGBRAI riders are making their way across the state, with state softball and baseball games also taking place this week.

A cold front and chance of storms on Thursday could impact temperatures. But highs are expected to stay right around 90 as we head into the weekend and early next week.

story contribution courtesy of Radio Iowa; images courtesy of NWS