MASON CITY – Outdoor activities will abound today in North Iowa for Fourth of July celebrations, but escalating heat throughout the day should bring caution.
The National Weather Service, in issuing a heat advisory, says highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s degrees along with dewpoints well into the 70s will result in heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees during this afternoon and early evening in the North Iowa area. If your holiday plans take you outdoors, make sure you have plenty of water to drink and take rest breaks as needed. Children and older folks are susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
