Iowa Weather Network Archives from 2008 to 2017
Drought conditions leading to brown grass. August 27th 2013 Today was day 3 of out heat wave and highs reached their highest levels so far this year. A ring of fire, or heat dome is situated on top of Iowa which is bringing this late blast of hot weather. Highs began to rise above 90 …
I thought I wouldn’t need to dig this out of my winter weather toolbox, it was underneath all of the good ole’ snowfall forecasts and snowfall records. Had to dust it off a bit, but it’s now up and running. We have received some early dismissal notifications for Monday into Wednesday due to the extreme …
Weather map An unusually hot late Summer heat wave is poised to hit the region this week as a warm air mass associated with a high pressure system that has been trapped in the southwest slowly begins to push eastward in our area. This feature will keep all chances for rain out of the region …
Drought expansion has slowed across the state, according to the weekly drought monitor released by the National Drought Mitigation Center. Moderate drought has remained at a comfortable level of 35.16% with severe drought at 0%. Abnormally dry has continued to move into the state, rising to 82.43% this week. According to the “Iowa Weather Report,” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Downtown Cedar Rapids Welcome to Cedar Rapids! I have spent the last week or so getting to know the city as well as the job which allowed me to move to the Cedar Rapids area. I have accepted a job at a local garden center where I will be working in retail/customer service. The move …
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 …