Over half of the state has settled into a blanket of clouds at mid-day. The western and southwestern parts of the state are still being bathed in sunshine. Temperatures are reflecting the cloud cover. Readings where there are clouds are holding in the 60s, while other areas have already risen into the 70s. The cloud …
Category: All of Iowa
No Real Change Forseen
Weather will continue to remain dry and pleasant this week. Temperatures today were in the 70s in northeast Iowa to mid-upper 80s in southwest Iowa. The only difference is that the dewpoints have remained in the 50s statewide. This drier air will continue the rest of the week with only slight chances of showers and …
Welcome to Cooler Drier Weather
A refreshing reprieve from the hazy, hot and humid weather has come into the state and is expected to last for the next few days. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to the mid 80s across the state over the next week, with the dewpoints in and around 60. Today will be quite windy, …
Storms along the River
Thunderstorms have formed along a line extending from Sabula to Oakville along the Mississippi River, then the storms become more scattered southwest of Oakville to Keosauqua. The storms are racing eastward at 35 mph. Numerous warnings are in effect in Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Henry, Cedar and Des Moines counties. Some lighter showers were …
A few Storms
A few thunderstorms have begun to develop in eastern Iowa. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until 10pm for the following counties, Clayton, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington. The threats remain the same as this …
Another Bout of Severe Weather Today
There is a slight risk of severe weather for later today into tonight for the eastern 2/3rds of the state. The main threats from the activity that is expected to develop this afternoon into this evening, would be damaging winds with secondary threats of large hail and a possible tornado. Most of the storms will …
Afternoon Rain
A 30-40 mile wide band of light to at times moderate rain showers were located along a line extending from Des Moines to Sioux City. These showers are moving to the east. Rainfall should remain light with many locations that recieve rain, getting less than 1/2 inch. There is still a slight risk of severe …
A Few Storms
Some thunderstorms have developed across the eastern part of Iowa this afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued a few hours ago in effect until 7pm for those areas. The biggest thunderstorm at mid-afternoon was located in Clinton County north of DeWitt. These storms are moving east but a few more could develop over the …
More Severe Weather Possible Today
There is a slight risk of severe weather for this afternoon and tonight, for the entire state. The main threat will be damaging winds, with secondary threats of large hail and an isolated tornado. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon along and ahead of a cold front that will be moving into the state. These storms …
Sad News from Parkersburg
This isn’t really related to weather, but this is related to the Parkersburg tornado from last year. The Associated Press story follows. I have emboldened the part in relation to the Parkersburg Tornado. PARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP)—A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school’s weight room early Wednesday and …