Flash flooding is ongoing at this hour across east central Iowa. As of 12:40 a.m., flash flood warnings were in effect for all of Benton, Linn, and Cedar Counties counties and the northern portions of Iowa and Johnson counties through the early morning hours tomorrow. Law enforcement across these counties are reporting flash flooding with …
Month: August 2016
The Weekend Will Be Nice and Dry!
THE WEEKEND AFTER THE TROPICAL STORM: Some more rain is forecast today across the state with the best chances across the southeastern counties. There may be some dry periods but any sunshine looks to be in the far northwestern counties later in the day. If the activity moves out a bit faster we may see …
Flash Flooding Expected near Cedar Rapids
The flash flooding threat continues to ramp up this evening as a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for southern Linn county, including the cities and surrounding suburbs of Cedar Rapids. Up to two inches of rain has fallen across the area with an additional couple inches expected over the next couple of hours. While …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Much of Iowa through 11:00 PM
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota through 11:00 p.m. Large hail to 2″, damaging winds to 70 MPH, and an isolated tornado are all possible, in addition to the moderate risk of flash flooding. Storms are expected to continue developing and grow upscale across the …
Watch Possible for Most Areas West of Interstate 35
The Storm Prediction Center is currently monitoring locations west of Interstate 35 in Iowa, along with much of eastern Nebraska for a possible Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch (60% probability) over the next several hours. Conditions are being monitored as storms are expected to grow upscale and elude to a large hail and damaging wind …
Heat Advisory through 8:00 PM Tonight for Southern Iowa
Hot and humid conditions are expected once again across southern Iowa as temperatures reach the low-to-mid 90s with dew points nearing 80°. This will result in heat index values of nearly 105°, resulting in oppressive conditions across the area. Use caution if you’re doing anything outside today, and make sure to drink plenty of water.
Flash Flood Watch Over Much of Iowa Today
A very moist and unstable environment exists over the region today. Showers and thunderstorms have already plagued the state this morning, with additional torrential rainfall expected tonight as widespread strong showers and thunderstorms develop. One-to-three inches of rainfall is expected over the area with localized amounts up to six inches possible. The combination of the …
Stormy Start
WORKING TOWARD THE WEEKEND: It looks to be a stormy day across the state, however it won’t be a wash out as there will be some dry periods with some possible sunshine around. Another day of heat and humidity will be in store as well with readings in the 80s and lower 90s. Heat indices …
Into the Tropical Humidity Once More
TYPICAL SUMMER: Warm and humid conditions will be found today with partly to mostly sunny skies around. Highs will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s across the state. Heat indices will likely get as high as 105 in our western counties. A storm system will approach the state Thursday and Friday with chances …
Hot Tamales at the Fair
UPWARD TREND: Temperatures are heading up as we head toward the beginning of State Fair on Thursday. It will be mainly sunny across the state today and tomorrow with a few clouds from time to time. Highs today will be in the middle and upper 80s with middle 80s to middle 90s possible on Wednesday. …