Weathermap for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The warmest day of the season is possible on Wednesday, as a strong warm front moves north, and drags up some warmer air. We will have strong gusty winds from the south Wednesday, this will help many places reach the mid 80s, I also believe some places could top …
More Warm and Windy Weather
Another day of warm and windy weather will be on tap for Tuesday. Temperatures will easily make it into the 70s with many areas going over 80. Yesterday, Sioux City had a high temperature of 90°. They may hit that again today. Temperatures will continue to stay warm through the rest of the week, with …
Very Windy
The wind has picked up substantially today across the state. Winds have been gusting over 30mph and in some cases over 40 today. The wind is coming from the south bringing warmer weather back to the state. A few sprinkles have been reported in eastern Iowa with a distrubance that moved across Central Iowa yesterday. …
Very quick update
Image from SPC Quick update, There will be a slight chance of severe storms up north in the Siren/Spooner area, Hail appears to be the main threat, Be on the lookout for severe weather today, I will not be here to update my blog warnings from the NWS. so click on the link to the …
Back To Summer
After a frosty morning where a record low was set at Dubuque with 32°, temperatures will rebound dramatically the week prior to Memorial Day Weekend. Temperatures on Monday will be in the 70s statewide with strong gusty southerly winds blowing. A weak cold front will settle into the northern part of the state late Monday …
Frost To Make a Return
After several weeks of temperatures well above freezing, tonight might be the last night until the fall where readings may drop to or just below freezing. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory which goes into effect late tonight and will be in effect until mid-morning on Sunday. It includes most of the …
New Warning (Harrison, Pottawattamie, Shelby)
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NEBRASKA 412 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR… SOUTHEASTERN HARRISON COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST IOWA NORTHEASTERN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST IOWA SOUTHERN SHELBY COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST IOWA * UNTIL 500 …
River Flooding Occurring
Due to the recent rains from Wednesday’s storm and the current storm occurring now, river flood warnings are being issued for numerous rivers in the state. Here is the following rivers under River Flood warnings. Iowa River at Marengo Iowa River at Lone Tree Iowa River at Columbus Junction Iowa River at Wapello Wapsipinicon River …
Counties under Flash Flood Warnings
As of Noon, here are the counties currently under Flash Flood Warnings in Iowa. Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor and Union until 4pm. Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee and Van Buren until 3:45pm. Nearly 2 inches of rain has fallen in these areas with more heavy rain to come.
Heavy Rain Continues
Heavy rain continues to fall across the southern part of the state. Numerous Flash Flood Warnings have been issued. The rain and thunderstorms were located south of Interstate 80 and that’s where they should remain for the rest of the day. To the north, cloudy skies with a few showers from time to time will …