Soggy Weekend Ahead
Easter weekend is going to be a pretty soggy one across the state. Periods of showers and storms will begin this evening and last through much of the weekend, finally tapering off on Sunday. As a...
View ArticlePeriods of Rain Ahead
Wet and cooler weather returns to Iowa as a couple of slow moving weather systems will impact the region through the weekend. Periods of showers can be expected for nearly every day. The exceptions...
View ArticleChance of Strong Storms Monday Afternoon
A warm front will be lifting north through the state early Monday morning. This will provide the chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms across central Iowa near sunrise Monday. South of the warm...
View ArticleMarginal Risk of Severe Storms in Western Nebraska Today
A cold front will be moving into western Nebraska later this afternoon, which will provide the chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms. The greatest potential will be across northeast Colorado,...
View ArticleNWS Confirms Southeast Iowa Tornado
Severe thunderstorms developed along a warm front Wednesday evening, bringing large hail, strong winds, heavy downpours, and an EF-0 tornado near Salem, IA around 3 pm in the afternoon. No damage was...
View ArticleEnhanced Risk of Tornadoes Across Iowa Wednesday
Strong to severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Primary threats today include isolated, fast-moving, weak tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and periods of heavy rainfall....
View ArticleHeavy Rain This Week
After an absolutely beautiful weekend, the week ahead will turn active with multiple chances of thunderstorms, some potentially producing severe weather and heavy rain. Showers and an isolated...
View ArticleHeavy Rain & Severe Weather Expected Wednesday
Thunderstorms beginning Tuesday evening lasting through Thursday will bring the chance for the potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall. The first round of rainfall will enter from the west late...
View ArticleTriple Digit Heat Monday 7/10
Hot July weather is returning to Iowa this week. Today brings us one more day of near-normal temperatures in the mid 80s across Iowa. Beginning tomorrow, temperatures will be on the rise, as highs...
View ArticleNorthern Lights Visible Across Portions of Iowa?
A solar flare erupted on the surface of the sun Friday night, and that energy is now heading toward Earth. The display, also known as Aurora Borealis, would be the result of an unusually large July 14...
View ArticleDrought Conditions Improve Slightly
After the recent rains this past week, the drought conditions have improved slightly across the state. Just last week, 70.84% of the state was under some form of drought. After the recent rain, that is...
View ArticleWildfires Cause Hazy Look to Sky Monday
Many of you may have wondered why the sky was a eerie yellow/orange look to it Monday afternoon. This is because a cold front moved through the state late Sunday, causing the winds to shift out of the...
View ArticleNear Record Highs Again Today
One last day of unusually high heat and humidity can be expected to end the weekend. Highs, which will be at or near records, will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s today with peak heat indices a few...
View ArticleActive Week Ahead Next Week
The weekend will begin much like we’ve seen over the past several days with fair weather and seasonal temperatures. Rain chances will increase early next week however, especially over the northwest...
View ArticleHeavy Rain Through Sunday
After today, a wet several days are on tap for Iowa, especially central to southern portions of the state. If you have any outdoor activities/chores to take care of, today is your day to get it done,...
View ArticleSlight Risk of Excessive Rain Through Saturday
Multiple rounds of rain will move through the state beginning this morning, and will continue through Saturday. Due to the moderate to heavy rainfall totals expected across the southern two-thirds of...
View ArticleHeavy Rain and Severe Weather Possible Friday
Rain has been on the increase this afternoon, and will continue to spread to the north throughout this evening and on into Friday. Heavy rain appears likely across a large portion of the state, with a...
View ArticleModerate Risk For Excessive Rainfall
If you have outdoor plans over the next 24 hours, you are likely going to have to cancel them as rain will be increasing in coverage by the afternoon. This rainfall will likely be intense at times as...
View ArticleFrost Advisory Monday Morning
Temperatures late tonight into Monday morning will fall into the mid 30s in the area. With light winds, clear skies, and just enough humidity, frost formation is likely, especially in typically colder...
View ArticleStorms Likely Saturday 10/21
A strong cold front will move through the state on Saturday, triggering off a line of showers and thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon. Leading up to Saturday, temperatures will be above average. Highs...
View Article