Newsradio 600 WMT

12/03/2025

Weather update: Sub zero temperatures are expected tonight and tomorrow night. Wind chills as cold as 15 to 25 degrees below zero will be possible tonight mainly west of a Fairfield to Freeport line. Dress warmly and be safe!

12/02/2025

It's going to get cold! Be prepared for both the weather and the potential for delays and cancellations. Stay tuned to your Official Severe Winter Weather Station, Newsradio 600WMT and our webpage at www.600WMT.com

11/29/2025

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: The US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois has continued the WINTER STORM WARNING through tomorrow at 6am.
Both the Johnson and Tama County Sheriff's Offices have requested that you don't travel unless absolutely necessary.
Multiple counties, from Central Iowa to the Mississippi River, have issued tow bans.
The Iowa DOT advises no travel on I-80 from near Victor through the west Des Moines suburbs.

11/29/2025

WEATHER UPDATE:
The US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING through tomorrow at 6am for the entire listening area.
A newer band of persistent, heavy snow is developing over East Central Iowa, with snowfall rates of up to 2" per hour.
As the sun goes down behind the snow and clouds, you may want to cancel any driving plans you might have, as tow bans have been made active in many counties in the listening area.

11/29/2025

WEATHER AND TRAVEL UPDATE: The US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING in effect through tomorrow at 6am.
The Iowa DOT has recommended that you not attempt to travel on I-80 between the exit for Victor and the West Des Moines suburbs.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office has recommended that you not travel in Johnson County unless absolutely necessary.
Multiple tow bans are in effect from Central through Eastern Iowa.
Airports are reporting multiple cancelled flights.
Many groups and organizations have cancelled events from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. For a complete list, see our weather partner:

KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 provide local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns and communities in the Corridor and throughout eastern Iowa, including Iowa City, Waterloo, Dubuque, Nort...

11/29/2025

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to stay off the roads.

Johnson County officials asking people to stay off the roads unless "absolutely necessary"

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is asking people to stay off the roads during Saturday's snowstorm.JCSO says to avoid traveling unless it's "absolutely nece

11/29/2025

TRAVEL UPDATE: As of 1:10pm on Saturday, November 29th, the Iowa DOT is saying travel is not advised on I-80 from Grinnell, west through the Des Moines metro.

11/29/2025

11/29/2025

Weather update coming up, but first...
is getting snowed out across the Midwest. If you feel comfortable driving in this weather, there are businesses that are open, but you may want to check social media or even call ahead to make sure your destination is still open. Our small businesses deserve your patronage, so consider making it a Small Business Week, won't you?
Now, the weather!
WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY 6AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12-16". Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this morning and then again this evening through tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. the latest road conditions are
available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Most roads across the state are 100% snow covered, and some roads in Central Iowa (north of the Des Moines metro to near US 20 and between Boone and Marshalltown) are 100% ice covered. In cities, main roads are passable, but still have plenty of snow, ice and slush on them. If you DO drive, you DON'T have to drive the max speed limit. As you come to intersections, slow down and begin stopping earlier than you ordinarily would, as you'll likely slide into the intersection if you don't.

Stay up to date with the latest on your Official Severe Winter Weather Coverage Station, Newsradio 600WMT!

11/29/2025

Weather update coming up, but first...
is getting snowed out around the Midwest. If you feel safe driving and shopping at local businesses, please do be safe. You don't have to drive the max speed limit and when you're coming to the intersection, please slow down and begin stopping earlier than you think you need to. NO COMING IN HOT!
How about the remainder of the week, you concentrate on small businesses to make sure they get the love they deserve and need.
Now...the forecast:
WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY 6AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12" or more. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this morning and then again this evening through tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. the latest road conditions are
available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Most roads across the state are 100% covered in snow and, in Central Iowa, roads that are north of the Des Moines metro up to US 20 and between Boone and Marshalltown are 100% ice covered.

Please, be safe, and stay tuned to your official Severe Winter Weather Station, Newsradio 600WMT for the latest updates from our weather partner, Iowa's News Now and the Weather First Forecast Center.

11/28/2025

It's after the game, so let's talk about the game! Join Doug Wagner, Hawkeye Football great Marvin McNutt Jr., and Dave O'Hara for the Jethro's BBQ Iowa City - Coralville Jethro's BBQ SoundOFF powered by Altorfer Cat! Call in to 515-284-1040 or text in to 319-983-3498!

11/28/2025

The US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for all of the WMT listening area. In Central Iowa, the Warning begins at 6pm and in Eastern Iowa it begins at 9pm. The warning will run through early Sunday morning. Heavy, wet snow will fall over a prolonged period of time. That, along with wind gusts up to 35mph at times will create hazardous driving conditions. If you do have to be on the roads late tonight through Saturday, please drive carefully, have a winter weather driving kit and make sure your phone is well charged.

Interestingly, the US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa offered their forecasted snow totals. Yes. It does say Cedar Rapids may get 14"-19" of snow from this storm. Here's ONE time we're hoping they're incorrect.

Meanwhile, delays, closings and Snow Emergencies will be posted at https://cbs2iowa.com/weather/closings