The Mysterious Meteorologist has been on such a break lately, we’ve decided to ask them a question on the future of Television Weather. Here at our shop, the struggling economy has certainly had an effect. But I think it has only strengthened our commitment to weather coverage. Weather is the one thing that local news …
Month: February 2009
Strong Winds This Evening
Strong southerly winds will continue throughout the night as a strong low moves NE across SE South Dakota into Minnesota. Wind damage has already occurred in Harlan and 2 Semis were blown over on Interstate 80 near the Shelby Exit. Some showers are moving through the western part of the state, some of these showers …
Record Highs Today
Cedar Rapids and Moline IL set new record highs that previously had been recorded 10 years ago in 1999. Cedar Rapids hit 56° which beat the old record of 54, while Moline hit 62° which smashed the old record of 56°. More records will be set tomorrow before a cold front moves in and drops …
A Look This Afternoon
Light to Moderate rain continues in the eastern part of Iowa this afternoon from St. Ansgar to Independence to the Quad Cities and from Burlington to Keokuk. The rain should be out of the state within the next 90 minutes. Amounts have been generally under 1/4 of an inch. The Slight Risk of Severe Weather …
Midday Advisories
A Wind Advisory has been issued which will be in effect until 9pm for southern Iowa south of US Hwy 30 and until 6pm for SW Iowa. Winds may gust over 50 mph in those locations. Also a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued in effect for Howard and Mitchell county in northern Iowa until …
Late Morning Update
Right now a band of light to moderate showers (There is no lightning) is currently moving through the state. The leading edge of the rain was situated from Storm Lake to Jefferson to the western Des Moines Metro to Chariton to Seymour. This showers are moving NE around 30 mph. The latest outlook still shows …
Slight Risk Monday
As we’ve been talking about for the last few days the possibility of severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of Severe Weather for Today for the SW 1/4 of Iowa mainly southwest of the Des Moines Metro. The main threats will be large hail and gusty winds, with a very …
Strong storm system for Monday
This is one of the hardest forecasts I ever made, so please bear with me on this one! this weather map is for Monday, Monday Night, Tuesday and Tuesday night. A strong storm system will begin to move in early Monday and this system will bring in many different types of weather. it will start …
Some Afternoon Notes
Slightly cooler air has moved in today, but it is still above average for the year across the state. Temperatures at mid-afternoon were between 15-20 degrees cooler than yesterday with readings mainly in the 30s and 40s. Record Highs were set yesterday at Moline IL and Burlington, with Burlington smashing their old record by 8 …
The Latest SPC Outlook For Monday
This is a bit techinical but the chances are still there for the possiblity of some severe weather. In any case there will be a GOOD liklihood of thunderstorms in Iowa on Monday. …SYNOPSIS… MODELS CONTINUE TO INDICATE THAT A VIGOROUS IMPULSE…CURRENTLY ROTATING AROUND A CLOSED LOW OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA…WILL LIFT OUT OF THE SOUTHWESTERN …