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 …
Author: Henry Luker
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 …
Smooth End to RAGBRAI XLIV
The weather for RAGBRAI this week could not have been more perfect. If you remember, a couple weeks back, Excessive Heat Warnings were blanketing the state as heat indexes approached the 120° mark. This pattern quickly changed back into Sunny-to-Partly Sunny skies for the majority of the week with hardly any rain chances. This weather …
Cooler, but Mostly Dry Weather for RAGBRAI
A cooler day is in store for the RAGBRAI riders as they head from Centerville to Ottumwa, a 53.2 mile wide with 1,999 feet of climb. The city that last held the event 16 years ago will see mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with 20-30% rain chances early and late. High temperatures will be …
Three EF-0 Tornadoes Confirmed across North Central Iowa Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Des Moines confirmed that three tornadoes touched down across north central Iowa on Wednesday afternoon. While severe weather, or strong thunderstorms in general, was not expected today, conditions were favorable for funnel clouds. These occasionally reach the ground as weak landspout tornadoes. Landspouts are not the same type of tornado …
Yet Another Nice Day for RAGBRAI
Another nice day for RAGBRAI is ahead as the riders head from Leon to Centerville, which last had the event in 1981, around 35 years ago. Total mileage today sits at 65.1 miles with 2,708 feet of climb. The weather today should stay decent for the most part up until this evening. Clouds will be …
Great Weather Continues for RAGBRAI
Another great day is in store for RAGBRAI riders today as they make the 58.5 mile trek from Creston to Leon, with 3,318 feet of climb. Winds will be fairly calm for the most part, potentially up to 5 MPH from the northeast-to-east, with sunny-to-partly sunny skies prevailing. High temperatures will again peak into the …
Updated: EF-0, EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed in East Central Iowa Saturday
Updated information from the NWS in the Quad Cities shows that two tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa on Saturday. The first moved across the southwest portion of Lake Delhi with tree damage the predominant report. This tornado has an estimated peak winds of about 90 MPH, making it an EF-1. The second affected north of the Worthington area – only about 10 miles away from Delhi. This storm is estimated to have had 70 MPH winds with it, making it a EF-0.
Perfect Weather as RAGBRAI Heads to Creston
A great day is ahead for RAGBRAI today as riders make the 75 mile ride from Shenandoah to Creston. Sunny skies will prevail by afternoon with a high temperature of around 89°. Another nice day is ahead Tuesday before rain chances return Wednesday and Thursday.