Author: Henry Luker

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Conditional Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms are ongoing this morning across much of the Midwest. There are two notable convective systems ongoing in the Plains. The first is a Mesoscale Convective System in South Dakota and the Nebraska panhandle that has an associated eastward-flanking squall line. The second is a Mesoscale Convective Vortex, spinning across south central Kansas. Elsewhere, there are several scattered areas of showers …

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Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 6 – Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Yet another rainy day is ahead for the sixth day of the Iowa State Fair. Much cooler weather will also be the highlight with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for much of the morning before peaking in the low-to-mid 70s for the day. Thunderstorms will be likely throughout the day, especially in …

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Strong Thunderstorms Possible Today; Significant Event on Tuesday Up in the Air

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 2 – Friday, August 14, 2015

Another great day for those of you heading out to Des Moines for the State Fair today. Temperatures will be the 70s in the morning before heating up to the mid-to-upper 80s by evening. It will still be a mild 81° or so at 8:00 p.m. when Justin Moore performs at the Grandstand, however things …

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Iowa State Fair 2015 Forecast – Day 1 – Thursday, August 13, 2015

If you’re heading out to the first day of the Iowa State Fair today, expect mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s for the majority of the day. Things will start out cool in the morning in the upper 60s at 8:00 a.m. before warming up to the high of 87° for the day …