A powerful heat dome has settled over the Midwest, bringing the first major heat wave of summer to Iowa with potentially life-threatening conditions. Heat index values are expected to reach 105-110°F across the state through Sunday evening, with little overnight relief as temperatures only drop to the mid-to-upper 70s. The National Weather Service has issued a combination of Extreme Heat Warnings, Heat Advisories, and Extreme Heat Watches across the entire state of Iowa from Friday through Sunday. This marks a critical moment as communities prepare for conditions that can quickly become deadly. The Science Behind the Heat Dome A heat … Continue reading U.S. Faces First Heat Wave as Iowa Heat Index Hits 110°F and Doctor Warns “Behind the Eight Ball”