rain

The rain will be lasting well into the weekend.

The extreme drought that Minnesota finds itself in is impacting more than just lawns and gardens. The severe lack of rain also has an impact on the fall colors.

Much-needed precipitation is heading to Iowa beginning today (Thursday) and through most of next week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. It has been 245 days (as of 6/24) since Waterloo received over an inch of rain in a single day, but relief is on the way...

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has released its three-month outlook for the United States. Will it be hot this summer in Iowa? Or will it be a cool summer? The answer is: Maybe. The NWS CPC says: Increased chances for above-normal temperatures this summer exist nationwide with the exception of parts of the Mississippi Valley...

Of course it HAS to be in the winter...

See, Iowa can be beautiful in the winter time!

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center says that there's a slight risk of severe weather this afternoon in Iowa. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. Be Weather Aware!  

Wow

Some areas could receive 2-3 inches of rain or more

Large hail, damaging wind, and even tornadoes are possible