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Weather
Forecasters say a blustery day is ahead for Iowa, mind your recycling bin
Strong thunderstorms rumbled across parts of northern Iowa this morning, and a wide area of the...
Iowa farmers had a good week for planting
Dry weather gave farmers almost one full week to pull their planters through the fields, and they...
Northwest Iowa well ahead in planting corn and soybeans
Wet conditions kept some farmers out of the fields last week, while others were able to get plenty...
Iowa averaged near normal rainfall for April
April had plenty of showers at times, but state climatologist Justin Glisan says overall...
Some Iowa farmers can’t finish planting due to prolonged wet conditions
Green sprouts from the corn and soybeans Iowa farmers planted in mid-April are starting to emerge...
Iowa planting slowed some by wet weather
There was planting progress last week despite widespread rain. The U.S.D.A. report says there...
Forecast: Northern Iowa faces worst risk of severe weather today
Iowans are being warned to be prepared for foul weather later today and into tonight. National...
Forecast calls for continued rain
There were severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Iowa overnight. National Weather Service...
Iowa to see more storms, more rain
The National Weather Service says more April showers are on the way for parts of Iowa....
Multiple tornadoes hit SW Iowa, widespread wind damage in Storm Lake
Perhaps the worst damage in Iowa from the severe weather in the past day happened early this...
Legislature approves Iowa governor’s disaster response bill
The Iowa House and Senate have approved the governor's disaster response bill and Governor...
Forecasters say high winds, hail, twisters possible in Iowa late today
Parts of Iowa are seeing scattered showers this morning, but Iowans will want to keep an eye on...
Governor requests federal help for western Iowa after blizzard
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking for a federal disaster declaration for four western Iowa counties...
Iowa’s drought conditions show some improvement
The latest Drought Monitor report shows improvement in most areas of the state thanks to...
Iowa governor’s disaster response package eligible for floor debate
The governor's bill to help Iowans rebuild after natural disasters has cleared four different...
Farmers’ Almanac predicts prolonged, hot summer for Iowa
Iowans have seen radical temperature swings lately, with highs in the 80s followed by snowfall...
March first month in Iowa this year with above normal precipitation
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says March was warmer and wetter than normal, and the first...
Iowa insurers lobby for governor’s hazard mitigation bill
Insurance company executives and agents who sell insurance gathered at the Iowa Capitol yesterday...
Following a warm and snowy weekend, Iowans need to stay weather aware
After parts of Iowa saw near-record high temperatures in the 70s and 80s on Friday, the weekend...
Flood awareness is part of Iowa’s severe weather awareness
Severe Weather Awareness Week is wrapping up with a reminder on how to stay safe during flooding....
Weather Service says thunderstorms can pose as much danger as tornadoes
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers...
Emergency kits are part of planning for Iowa’s severe weather
A statewide tornado drill was held at this morning as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week....
Iowa’s 2024 floods spell a shortage of spring seeds for farmers
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for farmers in Iowa this spring. Flooding early in the...
Lightning can be present even if a storm warning isn’t issued
It's Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says...
Iowans are reminded to prepare for twisters, lightning and other severe weather
Some Iowans don't need the reminder, since we had powerful thunderstorms and a massive blizzard...
Iowa utility company brings in lots of crews and resources to repair blizzard damage
The blizzard this week saw thousands of people left without electricity and triggered a big...
Hundreds of utility workers try to restore power following blizzard in western Iowa
Utility crews continue working to restore power across the state following Wednesday's blizzard....
Iowans can blame Texas for their dirty windshields
Iowans who parked outside during Wednesday's heavy thunderstorms are finding their vehicles now...
Blizzard closes roads and snaps power poles in Northwest Iowa
Blizzard conditions have shut down roadways and travel is not recommended in many areas of western...