Here is a look ahead at Meteorological Winter (December-February). It looks like it won’t be a bad winter like this past one. I will note snow can and will fall before December 1st. There has been snow in Iowa as early as the first of October. Below is a snowfall map from NWS Sioux Falls …
No Rain for 7 days
It should be relatively dry for the next week with comfortable temperatures. Highs in the 70s to around 80 and lows in the 60s. This will help in drying out areas that recieved a lot of rain from the 1-2 punch of the front, Lowell and part of Ike. Many places in the eastern part …
River Flooding Update Tuesday
There are still two rivers, Skunk River at Augusta and Chariton River at Chariton that are still flooding this afternoon. Both rivers will fall below flood stage this evening. The Chariton River at Chariton has minor flooding while the Skunk River at Augusta has moderate flooding at this time.
River Flooding Monday Update
A few rivers continue above flood stage today. They should fall below flood stage by tomorrow. The Chariton River at Chariton has minor flooding and is expected to fall below flood stage tonight. The Skunk River at Augusta has major flooding and is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. The English River at …
Midday Check In
The state is split in two with the western part of the state in sunshine and warming into the 60s while the eastern part is in clouds and upper 50s to near 60. Tranquil weather will rein this week as very slim chances of rain exist for the next week. BIRTHDAY: Today is my birthday. …
Some Rainfall Totals from this weekend
Here is some rainfall totals from the front and remnants of Lowell (from the Pacific) and Ike (From the Atlantic) that moved through this past weekend. OAKLAND MILLS 3W 7.60 DONNELSON 7.07 MOUNT PLEASANT 7.04 BURLINGTON 6.5N 6.97 LONDON 1.5 SW 6.96 WAPELLO 6.71 KEOSAUQUA 6.06 FORT MADISON 5.54 LE CLAIRE 0.2 ESE 5.35 DAVENPORT …
Cool Temps Returning
Temperatures tonight will be quite chilly after the return of heat and humidity the last few days. Lows tonight will drop into the 40s with some upper 30s possible in NW Iowa. Lows will stay below average through Tuesday night when lows will be in the upper 40s and low 50s. They will be in …
River Flooding Update
A number of rivers continue to flood, but many have fallen below flood stage at this time. Here are the remaining rivers currently in flood or about to flood. The Chariton River at Chariton (Minor Flooding) Will fall below flood stage this evening. The English River at Kalona (Minor Flooding) Will crest in Moderate flood …
Isolated Showers
A few isolated showers will continue in the eastern part of Iowa through the evening hours. A tenth or two of an inch is possible with these showers as they move off to the east. The remnant of Hurricane Ike is well off to the east of the state moving at 50mph to the northeast. …
Frist Signs of fall color showing, sunny weather ahead
Maples changing color September 14th 2008 Some signs of Fall color have are starting to show up in some of the earlier changing trees. Fall color around Clayton is spotty at this time and if look out on the landscape you will mostly green, but some isolated trees like Maple and Ash have started to …