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🌤️ Iowa Weather Update – Monday, May 4 ⛈️Warm and dry conditions will stick around through this afternoon, but changes a...
05/04/2026

🌤️ Iowa Weather Update – Monday, May 4 ⛈️

Warm and dry conditions will stick around through this afternoon, but changes are on the way later today.

A cold front will move across Iowa this evening, bringing chances for showers and thunderstorms—especially across southeast Iowa. A few storms could become strong to severe, with the main threats being:

⚠️ Large hail
💨 Damaging winds

🕔 Timing: Storm chances increase after 5 PM

Stay weather aware this evening and have a way to receive warnings if storms develop in your area. We’ll keep you updated as conditions evolve!

☀🌞😎 It's a beautiful afternoon across Iowa with temperatures in the 60's and 70's with lots of sunshine!
05/03/2026

☀🌞😎 It's a beautiful afternoon across Iowa with temperatures in the 60's and 70's with lots of sunshine!

❄️🌷 Historic Spring Snowstorm: May 1–3, 2013 🌷❄️It’s hard to believe, but in early May 2013, the Midwest was buried unde...
05/02/2026

❄️🌷 Historic Spring Snowstorm: May 1–3, 2013 🌷❄️

It’s hard to believe, but in early May 2013, the Midwest was buried under a truly unprecedented snowstorm! 😲 From May 1–3, a massive system dumped record-shattering snowfall across the central U.S., especially along the western Mississippi River Valley.

🌨️ What made this storm so incredible?
• Some southern locations saw their FIRST EVER May snowfall 😳
• Kansas & Missouri recorded their highest snowfall totals in 106 years 📊
• Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin shattered daily and storm-total May records 🏆

📍 Hardest hit areas:
South-central Iowa ➡️ southeast Minnesota ➡️ western Wisconsin
➡️ Many spots saw 10+ inches of snow (in MAY!) ❄️❄️❄️

🚗 Impact:
• Warm roads melted snow at first, but heavy bursts quickly took over 🌡️➡️❄️
• Dangerous travel led to numerous accidents & spinouts 🚧
• Snow-laden trees caused sporadic power outages ⚡🌳

📊 Notable Iowa totals:
• Chariton – 12.0" 🥇
• Lake Mills – 11.6"
• Britt & Forest City area – 11.0"
• Northwood – 10.7"
• Multiple locations – 6"+ (including Des Moines at 6.9")

This storm is a reminder that in the Midwest… winter doesn’t always follow the calendar! 😅🌨️

Do you remember this wild spring snowstorm? Share your memories below! 👇

🌡️⚠️Freeze Warning & Frost Advisory Tonight ⚠️🌡️A chilly night is ahead for the state, and it could spell trouble for pl...
05/01/2026

🌡️⚠️Freeze Warning & Frost Advisory Tonight ⚠️🌡️

A chilly night is ahead for the state, and it could spell trouble for plants and outdoor plumbing.

🥶 Freeze Warning (Northern Iowa)
🕐 1 AM – 8 AM Saturday
Temperatures may drop as low as 30°F, bringing a hard freeze.
➡️ This could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and may damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

🌱 Frost Advisory (Central & Southern Iowa)
🕐 1 AM – 8 AM Saturday
Lows around 32°F will allow frost to develop.
➡️ Sensitive plants could be harmed or killed if left uncovered.

✅ What You Should Do:
• Cover or bring in tender plants
• Protect outdoor plumbing if needed
• Take precautions now before temps drop overnight

Stay warm, Iowa! ❄️🌙

🌿❄️ FROST ADVISORY TONIGHT 5/2/26❄️🌿Heads up, Iowa! A Frost Advisory is in effect from 1 AM to 8 AM Saturday.🌡️ Temps: D...
05/01/2026

🌿❄️ FROST ADVISORY TONIGHT 5/2/26❄️🌿

Heads up, Iowa! A Frost Advisory is in effect from 1 AM to 8 AM Saturday.

🌡️ Temps: Dropping to 32–36°F
📍 Where: All of Central Iowa
⏰ When: Overnight into early Saturday morning

⚠️ What this means:
Frost is likely to form and could damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants.

🌼 What you should do:
✔️ Cover or bring in tender plants
✔️ Take precautions now before temps drop tonight

Don’t let the cold catch your garden off guard! ⚠ Stay prepared and stay safe.

🌡️🌱 Frost & Freeze Risk Late Friday Night into Saturday Morning (May 2)Heads up, Iowa — we’re tracking a chilly night ah...
04/29/2026

🌡️🌱 Frost & Freeze Risk Late Friday Night into Saturday Morning (May 2)

Heads up, Iowa — we’re tracking a chilly night ahead with areas of frost possible across much of the state.

🟡 Limited Risk (Yellow):
Covers a large portion of central, eastern, and southern Iowa — including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Ottumwa. Patchy frost will be possible, especially in low-lying and rural areas.

🟠 Elevated Risk (Orange):
Northern Iowa, including Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Decorah, could see more widespread frost with colder temperatures.

🔴 Significant Risk (Red):
Far northwest Iowa (around Sheldon/Estherville) has the highest concern for a hard freeze, which could damage sensitive vegetation.

🌡️ Expected Lows:

Low 30s north (near or below freezing)
Mid 30s central
Upper 30s south

🌿 What this means:
If you’ve started planting or have sensitive plants outdoors, consider covering them or bringing them inside Friday night.

We’ll be watching trends closely — stay tuned for updates!

⚠⚡ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Jones and Central Linn counties until 6:00 PM.
04/27/2026

⚠⚡ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Jones and Central Linn counties until 6:00 PM.

04/27/2026

⚠⚡Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:00 PM for northwestern Hancock County. Jared Allen has an update.

⚠⚡ Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:00 PM for northwestern Hancock county.
04/27/2026

⚠⚡ Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:00 PM for northwestern Hancock county.

⚠️ Severe Weather Update for Iowa Today (April 27) ⚠️The overall severe risk has trended lower since yesterday, but stor...
04/27/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Update for Iowa Today (April 27) ⚠️

The overall severe risk has trended lower since yesterday, but storms can still become strong—especially in the southeast.🌩️

🟡 Risk Level: Slight Risk (Level 2/5)
📍 Highest Threat: Southeast Iowa
⏰ Timing: 12 PM – 6 PM

🌪️ What to Watch For:
• Large hail (main threat) 🧊
• Damaging winds over 60 mph 💨
• Isolated tornadoes possible 🌪️
• Heavy rain & localized flooding 🌧️

🌡️ Cooler air earlier today is slowing storm development, but enough energy may return for severe weather later ⚡

🚨 Stay Weather Aware:
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings 📱
• Know your safe shelter location 🏠
• If outdoors, keep an eye on the sky 👀
• Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown 🚗🌊

➡️ Storms will move northeast around 45 mph, so conditions can change quickly!

We’ll keep you updated—stay safe, Iowa! 🌽⚡

🌤️ The severe weather threat across Iowa has decreased today, but we’re not completely in the clear. There is still a ch...
04/27/2026

🌤️ The severe weather threat across Iowa has decreased today, but we’re not completely in the clear. There is still a chance for scattered strong to severe storms, mainly across southeast Iowa this afternoon.

⏰ Timing: Noon – 6 PM
⚠️ Primary Threat: Large hail
💨 This Morning: As showers move out, expect gusty winds across eastern Iowa

Stay weather-aware this afternoon, especially if you’re in the southeast part of the state. We’ll keep you updated! 🌩️

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE MONDAY FOR IOWA ⚠️3️⃣ A Level 3 out of 5 (Enhanced Risk) for severe weather is expected Monda...
04/26/2026

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE MONDAY FOR IOWA ⚠️

3️⃣ A Level 3 out of 5 (Enhanced Risk) for severe weather is expected Monday, but there are still some important details that will determine how things play out 👇

🌦️ Morning Matters A LOT
Rain & storms are possible in the morning.

If storms stick around most of the day ☁️🌧️ → the severe threat later will be LOWER
If storms end early ⛅ → the atmosphere can recharge, leading to strong to severe storms in the afternoon/evening ⚡

👉 Honestly, a cloudy, rainy day all day would be the “best case” to keep things quieter 👍

⛈️ What We’re Watching for Monday:

Large hail (main threat) 🧊
Damaging winds 60+ mph 💨
Tornadoes possible 🌪️ (highest risk SE Iowa)
Heavy rain & localized flooding 🌧️

📍 The highest severe threat is expected east of I-35

🕒 Timing:

Storms possible through much of the day
Most severe potential: afternoon into early evening (roughly 12–6 PM)

🌧️ Rainfall Concerns:

Some areas could see 2–3+ inches of rain
Isolated flash flooding possible, especially in urban areas

⚠️ Bottom Line:
This setup is conditional — what happens in the morning will decide how intense the afternoon gets. Stay weather aware and be ready for quick changes.

📲 Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially with storms possible after dark!

We’ll keep you updated!

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