Model runs are beginning to show a drastic cool off next weekend and into the week after with highs at least 20 degrees cooler then they have been. Of course this is looking over a week ahead of time, but the models have been building a reserve of very cold air in the Arctic and …
A Summer Day
At noon, temperatures have already climbed into the middle to upper 70s, but it’s the upper 50s to low 60 degree dewpoints that’s making it feel more like a mid summer day. A south breeze will temper the humidity somewhat today. Winds will generally be 10-20mph with gusts to 30 today. Tonight’s football games will …
Weekend forecast!
here is a photo of my Bald Cypress Tree. September 19Th Sunshine and above normal temperatures is what will have for the weather this weekend across the area. although there is a slight chance of Thunderstorms Saturday with a cold front that will be moving south across the area. Highs will be in the upper …
Belmond Tornado of 1966
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQA0DO3fpcQ&w=420&h=315] Continuing with historical Autumn weather events, this post reflects on the only F5 tornado to occur in Iowa in the fall. The Belmond Tornado of October 14th 1966. It occurred on Homecoming, Belmond was to play Lake Mills that night in football. The homecoming parade had just ended when the sky began to …
Last Look at This Weekends Football Forecast
Friday Night Football: No problems, clear skies temperatures 68-74° at kickoff 64-69° at the end of the game. Saturday Games: Iowa at Pittsburgh Mostly Sunny High 76° Light south wind. Iowa State at UNLV Sunny High 94° Wind SW 10-15mph South Dakota State at Northern Iowa (UNI-Dome) Tailgating low 70s clear to partly cloudy, light …
Sunny All over
Sunshine blankets the state today. Temperatures are a touch cooler than yesterday, with temperatures in the 70s to almost 80. It is also breezy with some gusts approaching 20-25mph out of the SE. The tranquil summer weather will continue through the week with very little chance of rain for the next week.
A Look Back on October 1997
October 1997 will best be remembered for having 3 seasons in one whole month in Iowa. At the beginning of October, record highs in the mid 90s occurred. Cedar Rapids recorded 94° on October 3rd which broke not only the record for the date but also the warmest temperature for the month of October, Dubuque …
Another Glance at Weekend Football
Friday Night High School Football: No issues, clear skies with temperatures in the low-mid 70s at kickoff and upper 60s at the end of the game, south wind 5-10mph. Saturday: Iowa at Pittsburgh Sunny High 77° Iowa State at UNLV Sunny and very warm High 98° (dry heat) South Dakota State at Northern Iowa Mostly …
Great Day
This afternoon is just about perfect across the state, clear skies, temperatures in the 70s and 80s. A little bit of humidity in the western part of the state might be the only downside to the day. But it is still summer for another few days. Chances of rain still look very slim for the …
Sunny and mild temeptures!
clear skies with a hint of ash tree colors September 17th Clear Skies, Sunny weather and warm temps has been the weather conditions for the past 2 days! Expect sunshine and mild temperatures to continue though the rest of this week! daytime high temperatures should be in the low to mid 70s, and nigh time …