[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8Poe3xp34&w=480&h=360] STORMY DAYS: Something we haven’t talked about over the last few weeks is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, but they will return later today into tonight and Thursday across the state. Some of the storms could be strong especially in the late afternoon and evening today over the northern counties of the state. …
Month: August 2013
Iowa Weather Report August 20th 2013
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtO8ZnN38z0&w=480&h=360] RAIN AT MID-WEEK: Warm temperatures continue through the week with a chance of some showers and thunderstorms returning to the state Wednesday night into Thursday. Best chance of any rain will be the farther north you are. Highs through mid-week will be in the 80s to lower 90s for highs and 60s to near …
Iowa Weather Report August 19th 2013
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noR5OjscliU&w=420&h=315] VIDEOS HAVE RETURNED AFTER A 3 WEEK FORCED HIATUS THE WEEK AHEAD: Continued dry weather for a few days before a frontal system makes a run at the state late Wednesday night into Thursday. There could be some scattered shower and thunderstorm activity with that system but we’ll have to wait and see. The …
NWS Sioux Falls loses long time employee
Via NWS Sioux Falls, South Dakota It is with deep sadness that we report a long time employee for the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls, Michael (Mike) Buss, passed away over the weekend. Prior to moving to Sioux Falls in 1986, Mike worked for the Air Force and the National Weather Service offices …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 11 – Sunday (Last Day)
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge The last day of the State Fair will be similar to many of the days this year, sunny and comfortable temperatures. Readings in the mid 80s may seem warm but there will be little humidity in the air so it will feel comfortable. A …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 10 – Saturday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Another wonderful Mid August day for a trip to the state fair in Des Moines. Plenty of sunshine to go around, just like food on a stick. Lots of comfortable temperatures that won’t make you run for the nearest shade tree or the …
Drought Rapidly Worsening Across the State
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 9 – Friday
Another sunny and pleasant day across the fairgrounds. No real dodging for the AC as temperatures will be in the upper 70s to around 80 today with a light SE wind. The wind will remain light as well heading into the evening as well with readings dropping into the 60s at sunset. Just another day …
Welcome to Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids Welcome to Cedar Rapids! I have spent the last week or so getting to know the city as well as the job which allowed me to move to the Cedar Rapids area. I have accepted a job at a local garden center where I will be working in retail/customer service. The move …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 8 – Thursday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead ForecasterAssisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Not the best of days to be at the Iowa State Fair with some chances of showers and thunderstorms. They will be hit or miss and perhaps the fairgrounds could get by with no rain but the chance is there nonetheless. The chances are about …