Monday This morning, a long line of thunderstorms is currently moving east-to-northeast across the state. This is behind a cold front extending from Canada to a low pressure center in southeastern Nebraska. This will continue pushing to the east or southeast very slowly this morning. It is a bit uncertain how long this system will remain …
Month: August 2015
Iowa Weather Report August 17th 2015: Don’t Kill Me, Carrie Underwood Fans
SOLD-OUT IN THE RAIN: Country mogul Carrie Underwood will be performing at 8:00 p.m. at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand. Only if the weather sounded as good as her voice… TODAY: Widespread showers and thunderstorms will be the story for the majority of the day today. High temperatures across the state will range from the …
Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 5 – Monday, August 17, 2015
Alright Carrie Underwood fans: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the weather isn’t looking good for the country mogul’s performance at 8:00 p.m. Take a breather now, and let’s look at the forecast. The majority of the day will be rather warm: not necessarily mild or chilly. It’s what I would …
Isolated Strong-to-Severe Storms Possible Through Tuesday
After a fairly mild weather period, more active weather is on the return to the area. An elevated risk of severe weather exists for both today and Tuesday with a marginal risk on Monday. Although it is not expected to be widespread or significant, the possibility of isolated strong-to-severe storms will still exist, and you should pay …
Iowa Weather Report August 16th 2015: Active Weather Returns to Iowa
Today: Another sunny, hot and humid day is on tap for most the state with highs generally in the mid to upper 80’s in NW Iowa to the lower 90’s in SE Iowa. Heat index readings will climb into the 95-102 degree range in the afternoon once again especially in SE Iowa with dewpoints in the …
Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 4 – Sunday, August 16, 2015
If you’re looking to get to the Iowa State Fair before Thursday, you better do so today as things will be taking a downhill turn for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Temperatures today will be similar to yesterday with high’s getting into the low 90s and the predominant condition being Mostly Sunny or Mostly Clear. Winds …
A Sea of Grasses
As one can see it really is a sea of grasses! Grasses are the prime feature blooming in this prairie and all other prairies across the state. Grasses are one of the most important factors of a prairie and are often overlooked and ignored as most attention is on the crown jewels of the prairie- …
Iowa Weather Report August 15th 2015: The Sauna Continues
Today: Another sunny, hot and humid day is on tap for the state, with highs generally around 90 – 92. Heat index readings will climb into the 95-100 degree range in the afternoon once again. Tonight: Warm and muggy conditions will continue tonight, with lows only dropping into the upper 60’s to low 70’s. Tomorrow: …
Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 3 – Saturday, August 15, 2015
A steamy day ahead for those of you heading out to the Iowa State Fair today. It will be cool for a short time early in the low-to-mid 70s before heating up to the low 90s by mid-afternoon. There will be a slight breeze out of the southwest or south at around 10 MPH in …
Iowa Weather Report August 14th 2015: Active Weather on Horizon
INCREASING TEMPS AND HUMIDITY: The next three days will see plenty of sunshine across the state with a noted increase in temperatures and humidity levels. Highs today through Sunday will be in the 80s and lower 90s. With the higher humidity levels we should see heat indices well into the 90s for a large portion …