DES MOINES — A heat advisory will be in effect for our area today. 

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory for portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa, today from 1pm to 9pm. The NWS says that heat index values of up to 111 are expected.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, so take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing, try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.