RAGBRAI riders and supporters should plan for intense heat early in the 53rd annual ride across Iowa. The ride kicks off Sunday, July 19, in Onawa and finishes 391 miles later in Dubuque on Saturday, July 25.
Forecast
Expect highs in the 90s Sunday and Monday, early in the ride from the Missouri River to the Mississippi. The rest of the ride looks like it’ll have highs in the 80s.
KCCI’s forecast includes:
- Sunday, July 19: High 91, low 72 between Onawa and Harlan
- Monday, July 20: High 96, low 68 between Harlan and Guthrie Center
- Tuesday, July 21: High 83, low 60 between Guthrie Center and Boone
- Wednesday, July 22: High 81, low 59 between Boone and Marshalltown
- Thursday, July 23: High 80, low 62 between Marshalltown and Independence
- Friday, July 24: High 80, low 64 between Independence and Dyersville
- Saturday, July 25: High 86, low 65 between Dyersville and Dubuque
Riders are encouraged to hit the road early each day to avoid peak heat and take necessary precautions such as wearing breathable clothing, applying sunscreen, and staying hydrated.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
