Via NWS Sioux Falls, South Dakota It is with deep sadness that we report a long time employee for the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls, Michael (Mike) Buss, passed away over the weekend. Prior to moving to Sioux Falls in 1986, Mike worked for the Air Force and the National Weather Service offices …
Author: Henry Luker
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 11 – Sunday (Last Day)
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge The last day of the State Fair will be similar to many of the days this year, sunny and comfortable temperatures. Readings in the mid 80s may seem warm but there will be little humidity in the air so it will feel comfortable. A …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 10 – Saturday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Another wonderful Mid August day for a trip to the state fair in Des Moines. Plenty of sunshine to go around, just like food on a stick. Lots of comfortable temperatures that won’t make you run for the nearest shade tree or the …
Drought Rapidly Worsening Across the State
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 8 – Thursday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead ForecasterAssisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Not the best of days to be at the Iowa State Fair with some chances of showers and thunderstorms. They will be hit or miss and perhaps the fairgrounds could get by with no rain but the chance is there nonetheless. The chances are about …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 7 – Wednesday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Carbon Copy today with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 80 or so. SPF 15 will be in great need across the fairgrounds today. It will be a great night as well with readings dropping into the upper 60s by close so there’s no …
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 5 – Monday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge Another typical August day at the Fair Monday. Highs will make it back into the 80s once again. There is a very isolated crack at a shower or storm but not enough to dampen the day. By evening skies will be mainly clear to …
Severe Weather Possible Later this Afternoon
Iowa State Fair 2013: Day 4 – Sunday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster Assisted by Jeff Wilcox, Meteorologist-in-Charge A slightly warmer day today for the fair than the previous days with readings in the lower to middle 80s. There will be some clouds around as well. Perhaps an isolated shower or storm during the day, but the better chances look to hang …
Knoxville Nationals 2013: Day 3 – Friday
Prepared by Henry Luker, Lead Forecaster As we get close to winding down on the 2013 Knoxville Nationals, weather will continue to not be a factor in the event as Partly Sunny skies and a high of 79 will once again be the story today. Same story through the overnight hours, with temperatures cooling to …