Meskwaki Emergency Management

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Mild weather will prevail through the weekend, with daily high temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s and partly cloudy skies. Rain chances will return to southwestern Iowa on Friday, then spread across central and northern Iowa at times over the weekend. Any thunderstorms will be scattered and hit-and-miss, with the severe weather risk remaining low. While most areas will receive little or no rainfall, a few spots could see heavier amounts where isolated slow-moving thunderstorms occur.

05/29/2026

Please stay hydrated on these hot, humid days

🌡️ National Heat Awareness Day
Staying safe in extreme heat is just as important as preparing for storms. As temperatures climb, please take a moment to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
🔥 Key Heat Safety Tips:

Stay Hydrated — Drink water consistently, even if you don’t feel thirsty

Limit Outdoor Activity — Especially during peak afternoon hours

Check on Vulnerable Neighbors — Older adults, young children, and those without AC

Never Leave Kids or Pets in Vehicles — Temperatures inside can become deadly within minutes

Know the Signs of Heat Illness — Dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid pulse
Let’s work together to prevent heat‑related illness and keep Polk County safe. Stay cool, stay aware, and look out for one another.

05/29/2026

Emergency Management isn’t a 9–5 job.

Some days it’s planning.
Some days it’s monitoring weather.
Some days it’s coordinating response.

Every day — it’s about keeping communities ready.

05/28/2026

A quick errand in 90 degree weather — or even ONE minute alone — could be deadly for kids left behind in a car.

Once You Park, Stop. Look. Lock.

05/28/2026

A mark of consistency for the muggy meter showing little change. This also means little chance of any rainfall. www.kcrg.com/weather

05/28/2026

Do you know what actions to take when thunder roars in Iowa?

🚫 Stop all outdoor activities
🏠 Shelter in a building or hard-topped vehicle
⏰ Wait 30 mins after you last hear thunder to resume activities

Ready.iowa.gov

05/27/2026

Summer-like temperatures will continue through the upcoming weekend, along with dry conditions under mostly clear skies. Some areas may see highs reaching the 90 degree mark for the first time this year.

05/27/2026

☀️ Warm, summerlike conditions today with highs in the upper 80s to near 90°F.

🌦️ An isolated shower or non-severe storm will be possible in northern Iowa late this afternoon into the evening, but chances are low (10 to 20%) and most will stay dry.

05/27/2026

Here is what to expect for this Wednesday! Lots of sun and warm temps.