Summer Heat Returning for Weekend

The calendar says it’s mid-September, but it’s feeling a lot more like mid-July.

National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says we have several days of unseasonable heat ahead.

The forecast for many communities across southern and central Iowa calls for highs in the mid-90s, but he says it’s unlikely we’ll see many records set, if any.

That includes wearing a hat, sunscreen, and lightweight and light-colored clothing, avoiding strenuous activities outside, staying in the shade as much as possible, and drinking plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Your yard and garden may need a drink, too.

The average high temperature for today in Des Moines is 78 degrees, while the forecast calls for it to reach 93.

story courtesy of Radio Iowa; image courtesy of NWS