A complex of thunderstorms had moved across the northern part of the state early on the morning of June 7th 1984. By afternoon, the atmosphere had bounced back, temperatures had risen into the 70s and 80s. Dewpoints were approaching or exceeding 70. The first round of thunderstorms developed in northwest Iowa producing numerous tornadoes throughout …
Easter Cactus finally blooming!
Easter Cactus Here is another photo I took this afternoon. My camrea is having flash problems, So I took it outside to get a photo, Then put it back inside. This plant is called an Easter Cactus, But a better name for it is Spring Cactus! Easter Cactus if closely related to Thanksgiving Cactus and …
Active Weather for The Weekend
A few more quiet days are in store for the state. Temperatures will be near or slightly below normal for the next week, with highs generally in the 70s and lows in the 40s and 50s. S storm system will move into the state late on Friday, bringing the renewed chance of showers and thunderstorms …
Stormy By This Weekend
The rest of the week looks to be cool and dry with plenty of sunshine. The next chance of showers and thunderstorms looks to be late Friday into the weekend. There is a risk of severe weather possible on Saturday, across the state. Temperatures will remain at or slightly below normal this week with temperatures …
The First Five Months
Here is a chart showing precipitation for the first five months of 2009 in comparison to 2008 and to average.(Through May 31st) A few places have actually seen more precipitation this year than last year, including Des Moines and Burlington. The northern half of the state has seen less rain, and in some parts of …
Some Light Rain
Light rain is moving through the state early this afternoon. It will mainly be confined to the southeastern half of the state today. Rainfall amounts will generally be under 1/2 inch today from the rain. Severe weather is not expected in the state today, but a thunderstorm or two may pop up in the extreme …
Slow Moving Storms
Showers and thunderstorms continue to slowly move through the southern part of the state. Very heavy rain is likely south of Interstate 80 with these slow moving thunderstorms as they continue moving to the northeast at a very slow rate of speed (around 15-20mph). Severe Weather is not antcipated the rest of the night with …
Continued Dry, and some photos
Weathermap for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. It appears like we will continue this Northwest flow, Dry pattern. With only a very small chance at some light showers. Even though the Sunshine is nice, We could really use some rain. A weak cool front will pass though Tuesday which will bring the chance of showers. If …
New Warning (Appanoose)
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA 650 PM CDT MON JUN 1 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… SOUTHERN APPANOOSE COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA… * UNTIL 730 PM CDT * AT 650 PM CDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE …
New Warning (Ringgold)
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA 620 PM CDT MON JUN 1 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… RINGGOLD COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA… * UNTIL 700 PM CDT * AT 620 PM CDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER …