Here the forecast for Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. After some early morning clouds, it should become mostly sunny by afternoon with only a few puffy clouds around. The evening into the overnight will be mostly clear. No issues at all. Forecast Grade: A
Month: August 2011
Thunderstorms Over Western Iowa
…THUNDERSTORMS WITH BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL AND DIMINISHED VISIBILITY… A DEVELOPING AREA OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE FROM SOUTHWEST AND WESTERN IOWA EAST OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS. THIS LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL WITH UP TO ONE INCH IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. SOME MINOR STREET FLOODING MAY OCCUR IN URBAN …
2011 Iowa State Fair Forecast Day #6
Here is the Forecast for the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines later today. There will be a 30% crack at a shower or storm mainly in the late afternoon into the evening once again. Like yesterday where there was a threat and nothing occurred, the same COULD happen again today as well. Forecast Grade …
Iowa Forecast Video 8/16/2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQX0eAGVLAE?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] ANOTHER SEVERE DAY?: There is once again a slight risk of severe weather posted for almost the entire state of Iowa for today and tonight. The main threat from any thunderstorms that develop will be from large hail and damaging winds. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible as well. QUIET END: Partly to Mostly …
Iowa Forecast Video 8/15/2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlt79nNCzEo?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEK: There will be ample chances of some showers and thunderstorm activity. The first chance comes later today across the western part of the state. This will continue Tuesday and Wednesday as the storm system moves to the east. Rainfall amounts have come down with mainly a quarter to an …
2011 Iowa State Fair Forecast Day #5
Here is the forecast for the Iowa State Fair for Monday in Des Moines. There will be a slight chance (about 20-30%) of showers and thunderstorms especially in the late afternoon into the evening hours. This should not deter any plans of attending the fair as there will be ample dry time during the morning …
Iowa Forecast Video 8/14/2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZPYORCjbfs?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] PERFECTION: Today will be perfection in weather terms, mainly sunny skies with a few afternoon clouds and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and absolute great day to be heading to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. WEEK AHEAD: The wonderful weather continues into next week with sunshine across the …
2011 Iowa State Fair Forecast Day #4
Here is the forecast for the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Sunday. There will be no problems weatherwise. Outside of a few passing clouds, it will be total sunshine with lower 80s. Forecast Grade A+
Iowa Forecast Video 8/13/2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8tv6OpECO8?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] SHOWERY SATURDAY: The weekend may start a bit wet especially over the eastern half of the state. Some showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible from the back side of the frontal system that came through the state yesterday with little fanfare. Rain amounts will be light with any locales getting rain seeing …
2011 Iowa State Fair Day #3 Forecast
Here is the state fair forecast for Saturday. There will be a slight chance at some afternoon showers, but it shouldn’t ruin any plans. The shower chances will end by sunset leading to a lovely evening and a superb Sunday. Grade B-/C+