Heat and humidity will build today across much of eastern Iowa, northwest and western Illinois, and northeast Missouri. Heat index readings will rise to the upper 90s to around 100 degrees through early this evening. If you plan to spend time outdoors through early this evening, be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and take frequent breaks in shaded areas or in an air conditioned building. Also, be sure to look before you lock! Don't leave your pets or kids in parked vehicles.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. . The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids. * WHEN. From Thursday morning to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. At 13.5 feet, Water affects the lowest sections of Palo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Vinton affecting Benton County. . The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Cedar, Muscatine and Johnson Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. Cedar River at Vinton. * WHEN. From Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 15.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural and low land flooding is ongoing. Water affects much of 22nd Avenue Road northwest of Vinton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.