Right now it has been fairly quiet in the state today aside from a few scattered sprinkles. There is still a chance for a thunderstorm tonight mainly the further NE in the state you are. Otherwise temperatures will settle into the 70s by Midnight. At 9pm there were still heat index readings over 90 at …

There is a small chance for thunderstorms tonight in the state, mainly in the eastern half. Some could become severe but they would be very isolated. There is currently no risk for severe weather but the Storm Prediction Center might upgrade the area later on. The Des Moines River at Ottumwa is still in Minor …

Clear skies and light winds will lead to some fog again overnight and into the morning. Some could be dense in the river valleys. Temperatures will fall into the 60s to around 70 (west). Tomorrow will begin the warming trend with a chance of thunderstorms in the NE part of the state with highs reaching …

The heat should spread across the state Sunday and Monday. The eastern part of the state will be cooler on Sunday but the heat will make it eastward by Monday. Heat indices could easily be over 100 in many places so take it easy and drink plenty of water and take plenty of breaks.

It’s now the month of August. The month where the heat begins to slowly subside. Average temperatures begin to drop and the days get shorter. In Des Moines the averages fall from 86/66 to 81/60 by August 31. In Waterloo the averages fall from 85/62 to 80/56. In Cedar Rapids the averages fall from 85/63 …

For once there is no chance of Severe Weather today in Iowa. A “cold” front has moved through the state, but cold air won’t be coming behind it. Only slightly drier air will be around today with temperatures being the same as they were yesterday. Mid 80s to lower 90s will be the rule across …