Iowa Weather Network Archives from 2008 to 2017
I had a learning experience over the past few weeks and I’d like to share what I learned with others! As I was strolling around the garden one evening looking at all the beautiful Black-Eyed Susans in bloom ( Yellow sunflowers above ) I noticed some dead dried leaves that appeared to have been eaten …
An active weather pattern is expected to continue into today as a cold front stalls over the area. Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the southeastern half of the state, with partly cloudy conditions elsewhere. Temperatures will remain around normal for the most part, in the 80s. Heavy rain is possible with some flooding concern, especially …
Another hot and humid day is in store those headed out to the State Fair on Thursday. Cool temperatures early will quickly warm up into the low-90s by late afternoon underneath Partly Cloudy skies. When combined with dew points nearing 70°, feels like temperatures will be approaching 100° at times. The wind should be of …
Hot and humid would be the only way to describe the State Fair Wednesday. Not an issue to be seen all day as Mostly Cloudy skies taper off to Partly Cloudy skies by noon. Showers and thunderstorms from the morning should taper off due to the lack of forcing around the area. Temperatures will be …
No worries about a Bad Reputation Another generally great day for those heading out to the State Fair, aside from some late day storm chances. Patchy dense fog may be seen early with temperatures in the upper 60s. However, this won’t last long as things quickly warmup into the mid 80s by mid-afternoon. Winds will …
Moisture levels increased this past week with plenty of rain across the state. Some areas, east-central Iowa for example have quite a surplus due to flooding rains last week. Elsewhere the moisture levels are higher, but this isn’t hurting crops a whole lot. Corn, Soybeans and Hay are mainly in good to excellent condition with …
The overall weather pattern over the next week or so is expected to remain fairly tranquil with normal temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow morning across the northern half of the state. With some modest instability, an isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorm will be possible, however with weak shear, this threat should …
Sipping something strong (at the State Fair) I’m goin’ crazy, thinkin’ ‘bout this weather, and I can’t be the only one! Another beautiful day is in store for fair and concert goers alike. Skies will be partly cloudy throughout the day with a light easterly wind at 3-5 MPH. Temperatures will be cool early in the 60s …
In my head, I see sunny skies all over me You can’t help but turn them heads when State Fair goers and Jason Derulo fans alike see the forecast for today. A cool start can be expected in the early morning hours in the mid-to-upper 60s with some patchy fog, before a quick warmup is seen around noon …
Nah to the Ah to the No, No No After a first day filled with thunderstorm, severe weather, and flash flooding concerns, things are only uphill from here as far as the weather at the Iowa State Fair is concerned. Showers and thunderstorms will likely be ongoing in the early morning hours today at the …