As we’ve been talking about for the last few days the possibility of severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of Severe Weather for Today for the SW 1/4 of Iowa mainly southwest of the Des Moines Metro. The main threats will be large hail and gusty winds, with a very …
Strong storm system for Monday
This is one of the hardest forecasts I ever made, so please bear with me on this one! this weather map is for Monday, Monday Night, Tuesday and Tuesday night. A strong storm system will begin to move in early Monday and this system will bring in many different types of weather. it will start …
Some Afternoon Notes
Slightly cooler air has moved in today, but it is still above average for the year across the state. Temperatures at mid-afternoon were between 15-20 degrees cooler than yesterday with readings mainly in the 30s and 40s. Record Highs were set yesterday at Moline IL and Burlington, with Burlington smashing their old record by 8 …
The Latest SPC Outlook For Monday
This is a bit techinical but the chances are still there for the possiblity of some severe weather. In any case there will be a GOOD liklihood of thunderstorms in Iowa on Monday. …SYNOPSIS… MODELS CONTINUE TO INDICATE THAT A VIGOROUS IMPULSE…CURRENTLY ROTATING AROUND A CLOSED LOW OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA…WILL LIFT OUT OF THE SOUTHWESTERN …
Interesting Weather For Monday
The next storm moving in late Sunday night through Monday could bring an interesting set of circumstances to the state. Monday will bring quite a bit of rain to the state which could lead to run-off and some urban flooding, especially in the snowpack areas. The most interesting thing is the slight chance of severe …
Another Warm Day
Today will be another warm day with gusty winds from the west as a cold front will swing through the state. It will not be noticeable except for a switch in the wind direction. Temperatures will still be well above average for the early part of February. Highs today will be in the 40s where …
Nice for the weekend! messy on Monday?
weather map for Saturday, Saturday Night, Sunday and Sunday Night. Tonight there is a chance of light freezing drizzle all across the area, it will not amount to that much, but still be careful on the roadways. This weekend looks like it will be mild, and mostly dry. Saturday: we will have partly sunny to …
The Haves vs Have Nots Round 2
Depending on where you are in the state and if you still have snow on the ground really makes the difference in the temperatures today. Places that still have the snow are stuck in the 30s and 40s while areas that don’t have snow have jumped all the way into the 60s. Keokuk was at …
The Warmup Begins
We’re moving into an extended stretch of mild weather, a February thaw. Temperatures already late this morning have recovered into the 20s and 30s across the state. Highs today will top out in the upper 30s to the lower 50s. (Coldest where there is still a snowpack). Temperatures will continue warming Friday with readings reaching …
Warm Up Begins Tomorrow
Another cold day in store day will be the last one for awhile as a warm up begins tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s from tomorrow through the weekend, including a few chances for rain and possibly freezing rain. It’s too early to determine when the freezing rain will occur, …