WEEKEND DISTURBANCE: A disturbance will come through the state late today through Saturday with a chance of some rain and snow mixed. The best chance of seeing the snow will be during the overnight hours through mid-morning. Amounts will be light and any accumulations will be a dusting to perhaps a half inch at most. …
An Irish Spring, A Hint of Winter
THE POT AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW: We have a bit of an unsettled pattern over the next few days with chances of showers possible each day during afternoon heating. This will be due to cold air aloft and some disturbances moving through the area along with any sunshine we can get to help …
Spring Marches Quickly Foreword
It may still be a week before the spring solstice but spring is marching on at a fast pace for us thanks to a very mild first half of the month. 60 and 70 degree highs have dominated the weather ( average is 50s ) this along with rain and storms the past two days …
Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Iowa From Tuesday
Three tornadoes have been confirmed so far in the state of Iowa. All three occurred in Clinton County last night with the same thunderstorm complex. Damage was mainly confined to trees and outbuildings except in the Low Moor tornado which hit the Royal Pines Mobile Home Park just west of Clinton (should be noted this …
High Wind Warning across Much of Iowa Wednesday
As a powerful low pressure system exits the area tomorrow, strong west-to-northwesterly winds will rush in on the backside of the system beginning Wednesday morning. Sustained winds of 20 to 40 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH will create dangerous conditions with hazardous travel due to crosswinds and possible property damage. The worst of the …
Elevated Risk of Severe Weather Across Eastern Iowa Today
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has posted an elevated risk of severe weather across east central and southeastern Iowa today. A long line of showers and thunderstorms are currently ongoing early this morning across western Iowa with lightning and heavy rain the primary threats. This activity will push northeast-to-east through the rest of …
Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Today and Tomorrow
The overcast and rainy conditions that we have seen over the last several days will continue into the early part of the week with isolated severe weather chances today and tomorrow. DENSE FOG ADVISORY: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for most of the state through 10:00 a.m. this morning. Expect patchy fog with …
Enjoy the Rain? Good, Here’s More
RAIN, RAIN, PLEASE STAY: The fairly decent amount of rain seen across the state thus far this weekend has been a major help to the overall dry conditions we have experienced as of late. Overcast conditions will hold through today, with rainy conditions seen statewide. While the rain will not be constant, there are chances …
Rain on Saturday, Spring Ahead on Sunday
RAIN THIS WEEKEND: More sunshine and warm temperatures will be in store today across the state. Highs will be in the 60s for the most part with some areas in southwestern Iowa possibly getting into the lower 70s. Clouds will be on the increase as we head into tonight and early on Saturday as moisture …
Rain East, Then Sunshine Returns
THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Rain will continue over the eastern counties of the state today and into tonight before it moves off to our east. Skies over the western counties will become partly sunny today as cooler temperatures move in. It will still be above the seasonal norm for this time of year, but we won’t …