Iowa Weather Network Archives from 2008 to 2017
The Northeast Polk County Super cellular storm near Turtle Lake July 19th 2011 Note: This report is subject to change as the NWS is still conducting surveys. Area Report Severe Thunderstorms hit the area again this past Tuesday, causing severe to major damage across parts of the area in what is coming a very active …
This heat can’t stay forever! Temperatures will eventually begin dropping tomorrow as we move on to the End of the Week. Along with that, We have multiple Non-Severe Thunderstorm Chances all through the Forecast. If we do have a Severe Chance this week however, It is quite limited. Let’s start off with today’s Outlook. We …
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NohHtk6GUqc?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] TRIPLE H AND TRIPLE DIGITS: Several locations across the state hit 100°+ yesterday. Waterloo and Muscatine both hit 102°, with Fairfield, Washington and Knoxville each hitting the century mark. Several co-op observers also reported triple digit heat yesterday. That was likely the warmest day of the year and the warmest day in several …
It will be another hot day tomorrow with temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100°. With dewpoints remaining in the 70s to lower 80s, heat indices will easily go above 110 and approach or surpass 120°. The Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect statewide for Wednesday.
…RECORD MINIMUM TEMPERATURE SET AT MOLINE IL AND DUBUQUE IA YESTERDAY… A LOW TEMPERATURE OF 79 DEGREES WAS THE WARMEST LOW RECORDED AT MOLINE IL FOR JULY 18. THIS TIES THE OLD RECORD OF 79 SET IN 1942. A LOW TEMPERATURE OF 76 DEGREES WAS THE WARMEST LOW RECORDED AT DUBUQUE IA FOR JULY 18. …
UPDATE: The Mesoscale Discussion has expired. However, another watch may be issued later today. We will keep you updated. Cross posted from the Iowa’s Severe Weather Center WeatherBlog at iaswc.org! It look’s like some people may get some relief today. A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch is being proposed for a Big Portion of Eastern Iowa. This …
There is a slight risk of severe weather for today and tonight across northeastern Iowa. This will be VERY isolated in nature. Any storms that form may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. CAPE values are very high and the atmosphere is very unstable, however there is a VERY strong cap in place across …
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVCXerSdQYg?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] MORE TRIPLE H: Heat Indices over 110° are likely across a large portion of the state tomorrow and the rest of the week as the long duration heat wave continues. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s, combined with dewpoints in the 70s to low 80s, heat indices will easily top …
UPDATE: This watch has been canceled. The Storm Prediction Center has just recently issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #656, which is in effect for Iowa Counties Allamakee and Clayton due to a Line of Storms that are expected to either expand or strengthen around the area. This watch is in effect until 3:00PM, or until they …
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtIS-LxkaME?hl=en&fs=1&w=425&h=349] MORE TRIPLE H: It’s becoming a bit repetitive but the heat wave is expected to continue at least through Thursday if not longer across the state. Highs generally in the 90s with heat indices well over 100, approaching 110 or higher. Some places saw heat indices over 120°! Excessive Heat Warnings continue through …