Tracking Weather Across the State
A downright blustery day wreaked havoc on the Upper Midwest today, knocking out power, damaging trees and power lines and to our case produced a number of tornadoes. The so-called “weather bomb” system that’s driving through the heart of the U.S. is not done yet, but the end is near. [...]
It’s late on a mid-autumn night. And believe it or not, a tornado watch is about to be issued for central and eastern Iowa. A powerful storm system is rapidly intensifying and bringing with it a cold front. The primary threat is strong damaging winds over a widespread area, but [...]
The threat for wind and tornadoes remains tonight as storms are expected to fire within the next hour or two. With a powerful low pressure system ramping up, storms will have little trouble producing wind gusts in excess of 58mph. These winds would pose a threat to trees and power [...]
A crazy week of weather in store after a month of relative tranquility here in Iowa. A high wind watch is in effect for much of the state one of the strongest low pressure systems in decades makes its way across the central United States. You can see the counties [...]
So things are still looking troubling for later this afternoon across much of Iowa. Of special note is the increased risk for hail across most of the state today. You can see that risk area in the graphic to the left. The atmosphere in central and western Iowa is gradually [...]
After nearly a month without any rain, precipitation makes a big comeback in Iowa today. Showers and thunderstorms are rolling across the state this morning, ushering in a southerly flow that will bring in some rather warm conditions for this time of year. With that warmth comes a threat of [...]
Did you miss us? Don’t worry. We haven’t abandoned you. Simply put there hasn’t been a whole lot to talk about when it comes to Iowa’s weather. Temperatures are hovering relatively close to normal and there’s been little if any precip to speak of for a better part of a [...]
This post isn’t about weather, but I wanted to share with you an incredible photo I snapped last night. I was fortunate enough to attend my first nighttime home game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Watching the Hawkeyes dismantle Penn State was only half of the homecoming fun. As [...]
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