Month: May 2015

All of Iowa, Forecast

Iowa Weather Report May 24th 2015: Soggy Steaks on the Grill

REST OF THE WEEKEND: Showers and thunderstorms will be likely today and on Memorial Day as well with several rounds of activity possible. We could see some breaks in the rain and may see some peeks of sunshine especially in the eastern counties on Monday, but it will be few and far between. Highs today …

Bloom Report, Gardening

Following the Prairie: Nature does it Best!

Walking through the prairie remnant this week continues to revel the true beauty that is concealed within and continues to offer a wonderful view into Iowa’s former landscape. We are going on a month of continuous bloom in this natural, nature-made “garden.” The grasses and forbs (flowers) are just under knee-high now, giving it a summer …

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More Rainfall Expected this Weekend with Flash Flooding Possible

A rather dry end to the week is expected to be proceeded upon by a very wet period, marked by potential flash flooding. A low level jet will begin to enhance itself into the state on Saturday night as the rich moisture from the Gulf of Mexico plunges into the area. This saturated airmass will …

All of Iowa, Forecast

Iowa Weather Report May 21st 2015: On The Way To Memorial Day

THE WEEKEND UPON US: As we near the holiday weekend, we still have a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast throughout the weekend period. The best chances are still looking to be on Sunday into Monday with only some scattered activity on Saturday. Rainfall amounts are will generally be around a half to …

Bloom Report, Gardening

The Flowers of Summer – Peonies, Lilies, Lavender

Here we are, saying good bye to yet another spring season and welcoming summer with open arms. Why would I say it’s summer already? Simply because of the first peony blossom! This is my tell tale sign that summer has truly arrived. Here in Iowa, they bloom quite a bit earlier than my hometown of Wisconsin, where they bloom …

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12:50 PM: Watch Possible in Northwest, North Central Iowa

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma is monitoring northwest and north central Iowa this afternoon for a potential Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch as two lines of thunderstorms (the first one from Worthington, MN to West Point, NE, and the second one from Algona, IA to Denison, IA) developing look to have the potential for …