There has already been a severe thunderstorm warning issued in NW Iowa, but it has since expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued over an hour ago until 3am for Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties. Thunderstorms are currently moving into the state, but are weakening. A few more may redevelop and may …
Severe Weather Possible Monday
The Storm Prediction Center has outlooked a slight risk of severe weather for Monday afternoon and evening for areas south of a line from Omaha to Waterloo to Dubuque. The main threats will likely be large hail and damaging winds, however a tornado or two will also be possible, but this will be favored in …
Slight chance of severe weather Sunday evening.
Image from SPC The Storm prediction center has extended the Slight risk of severe weather east, and it now includes all of the 6 county area. Storms may develop in Minnesota this evening and move east-southeast, Some could be severe with hail, Strong gusty winds, and there is also a chance for tornado’s. Be sure …
Sunset photo/ Pansies came back second year?
Sunset August 1st Here is a photo of a the sunset we had this evening, The dry air we had today really made for a clear shot of the sun, Orange colors seemed to really stand out! Pansies which have sprouted from seed below the pot from last year. Aug 1st. This cooler then normal …
Coldest July Ever!
Preliminary statistics show that a few locations have set new records for the coldest July on record. Burlington had a July average temperature of 70.2 degrees, that broke the record of 71.2 degrees set back in 1950. Cedar Rapids broke their old record for their coolest July on record by a whopping 3.7 degrees with …
Wonderful Weekend
Sunshine with a few fair weather cumulus clouds will be the only thing to dampen a perfect weekend in Iowa this weekend. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s throughout with no chance of rain until late on Sunday afternoon in western Iowa. It’s also a perfect day for racing at the Iowa Speedway …
A couple nice days ahead.
Weathermap for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Welcome to August! Besides the chance of rain late Sunday, We have a couple good looking days. Sunday There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, but most of the day should be partly cloudy, with some clouds starting to move in late in the day. Late Sunday …
Rain Tonight
A cold front is expected to move into the state tonight and should be situated in central Iowa by sunrise tomorrow morning. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible along and ahead of the front. None of the activity is expected to be severe. Rainfall will be heaviest in the western part of the state with …
Grand Marais,MN Trip photos! and stories about my trip.
Lake Superior, Near Grand Marais,MN July 27th. My trip to Grand Marais,MN went very well, We left Rice Lake,WI by 9:20AM and we were in Grand Marais,MN by about 3:00PM We had to stop at more then one roadside stop too see the very pretty views that Lake Superior had to offer. I really enjoyed …
Weekend Preview
The NASCAR Nationwide Series will be at Iowa Speedway in Newton on this weekend for the U.S. Cellular 250. Practice on Friday should go off without a hitch with only a slight chance of rain during the day, the best chance will occur Friday night. The weather will be a bit iffy for the race …