Iowa Weather Network Archives from 2008 to 2017
A LITTLE BIT OF RAIN: Before we get to the chances of precipitation, we will have another day of partly to mostly sunny skies for most of us today. Highs will be in the 80s. The exception to this is in our northwestern counties where chances of showers and storms will be on the increase …
Another great day is in store for RAGBRAI riders today as they make the 58.5 mile trek from Creston to Leon, with 3,318 feet of climb. Winds will be fairly calm for the most part, potentially up to 5 MPH from the northeast-to-east, with sunny-to-partly sunny skies prevailing. High temperatures will again peak into the …
SCATTERED ACTIVITY: The rest of this week will remain seasonal for temperatures across the state with some chances of showers and thunderstorms. This won’t be each day and not in one place, but there will be a chance through at least Friday across the state. Outside those chances, skies will be partly to mostly sunny …
Crops are doing slightly better this week despite the heat wave we saw last week. Rainfall was beneficial especially in the southern and southeastern counties where moisture levels have dramatically increased over the last few weeks. Corn, Soybeans and Oats are mainly in good to excellent condition across the state this week. The Oat …
Updated information from the NWS in the Quad Cities shows that two tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa on Saturday. The first moved across the southwest portion of Lake Delhi with tree damage the predominant report. This tornado has an estimated peak winds of about 90 MPH, making it an EF-1. The second affected north of the Worthington area – only about 10 miles away from Delhi. This storm is estimated to have had 70 MPH winds with it, making it a EF-0.
A great day is ahead for RAGBRAI today as riders make the 75 mile ride from Shenandoah to Creston. Sunny skies will prevail by afternoon with a high temperature of around 89°. Another nice day is ahead Tuesday before rain chances return Wednesday and Thursday.
Beautiful weather ahead for RAGBRAI today with partly cloudy skies with highs peaking into the upper 80s. Still will be a bit humid with dew points in the low-to-mid 70s, but definitely a welcoming change from the excessive heat we’ve experienced in recent days.
A few months ago Iowa Natural Heritage foundation, Warren County conservation and myself organized a volunteer event to help restore Cumming Prairie – a rare prairie remnant along the Great Western Tail in northwest Warren county. The restoration involved cutting out the numerous invasive non native trees, vines, and weeds that formed a thicket and …
BURN BABY BURN: The heat wave will be in full force today across the state with partly to mostly sunny skies with some haze as well. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s with some readings getting to or over 100 in some areas. Heat indices will be between 105 and 110+ during …
NOTE:There will no longer be forecast videos each day as there wasn’t enough views to sustain the level of work that was done to make them. If you want to see the videos again comment below. BUILDING HEAT: The heat is on its way, however the eastern counties of the state will see a continued …