Another hot and humid day is in store those headed out to the State Fair on Thursday. Cool temperatures early will quickly warm up into the low-90s by late afternoon underneath Partly Cloudy skies. When combined with dew points nearing 70°, feels like temperatures will be approaching 100° at times. The wind should be of …
Hot & Humid at the State Fair
Hot and humid would be the only way to describe the State Fair Wednesday. Not an issue to be seen all day as Mostly Cloudy skies taper off to Partly Cloudy skies by noon. Showers and thunderstorms from the morning should taper off due to the lack of forcing around the area. Temperatures will be …
No Bad Reputation with this Forecast
No worries about a Bad Reputation Another generally great day for those heading out to the State Fair, aside from some late day storm chances. Patchy dense fog may be seen early with temperatures in the upper 60s. However, this won’t last long as things quickly warmup into the mid 80s by mid-afternoon. Winds will …
Crop Report August 15th 2016
Moisture levels increased this past week with plenty of rain across the state. Some areas, east-central Iowa for example have quite a surplus due to flooding rains last week. Elsewhere the moisture levels are higher, but this isn’t hurting crops a whole lot. Corn, Soybeans and Hay are mainly in good to excellent condition with …
Severe Weather Possible Late this Week
The overall weather pattern over the next week or so is expected to remain fairly tranquil with normal temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow morning across the northern half of the state. With some modest instability, an isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorm will be possible, however with weak shear, this threat should …
I’m Somewhere on a Beach (Or at the State Fair?)
Sipping something strong (at the State Fair) I’m goin’ crazy, thinkin’ ‘bout this weather, and I can’t be the only one! Another beautiful day is in store for fair and concert goers alike. Skies will be partly cloudy throughout the day with a light easterly wind at 3-5 MPH. Temperatures will be cool early in the 60s …
Perfect Weather /In my Head/
In my head, I see sunny skies all over me You can’t help but turn them heads when State Fair goers and Jason Derulo fans alike see the forecast for today. A cool start can be expected in the early morning hours in the mid-to-upper 60s with some patchy fog, before a quick warmup is seen around noon …
Rain at the State Fair? Nah to the Ah to the No, No, No!
Nah to the Ah to the No, No No After a first day filled with thunderstorm, severe weather, and flash flooding concerns, things are only uphill from here as far as the weather at the Iowa State Fair is concerned. Showers and thunderstorms will likely be ongoing in the early morning hours today at the …
Flash Flooding Continues across East Central Iowa
Flash flooding is ongoing at this hour across east central Iowa. As of 12:40 a.m., flash flood warnings were in effect for all of Benton, Linn, and Cedar Counties counties and the northern portions of Iowa and Johnson counties through the early morning hours tomorrow. Law enforcement across these counties are reporting flash flooding with …
The Weekend Will Be Nice and Dry!
THE WEEKEND AFTER THE TROPICAL STORM: Some more rain is forecast today across the state with the best chances across the southeastern counties. There may be some dry periods but any sunshine looks to be in the far northwestern counties later in the day. If the activity moves out a bit faster we may see …