Southeast Iowa Weather Updates

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COOLER WEATHER AHEAD?The end of August will likely end up being cooler than normal! High temperatures in the 70’s will b...
08/18/2025

COOLER WEATHER AHEAD?

The end of August will likely end up being cooler than normal! High temperatures in the 70’s will begin this weekend and last several days.

There are multiple reports of downed trees and power lines in Johnson and Linn counties, particularly in Iowa City and C...
08/15/2025

There are multiple reports of downed trees and power lines in Johnson and Linn counties, particularly in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Use caution if driving through these areas and NEVER drive over downed power lines.

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Storms with a history of producing damage will continue moving southeast towards Iowa City and Cedar Rapids by 6:00pm. 6...
08/15/2025

Storms with a history of producing damage will continue moving southeast towards Iowa City and Cedar Rapids by 6:00pm. 60-70mph wind gusts are possible. These storms will eventually impact areas in and near the Quad Cities and Muscatine.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until 7:00pm for eastern Iowa. The highest coverage of storms will be along and nort...
08/15/2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until 7:00pm for eastern Iowa. The highest coverage of storms will be along and north of interstate 80.

FLOOD WATCH in effect until 1:00pm Monday for much of Iowa.Repeated rounds of thunderstorms are expected through the per...
08/08/2025

FLOOD WATCH in effect until 1:00pm Monday for much of Iowa.

Repeated rounds of thunderstorms are expected through the period. Rainfall rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible with the strongest storms and may lead to flash flooding. Area rivers may also start to flood due to runoff from heavy rain.

Rainfall totals of 3-5” will be common with areas of 5”+ possible. There could be areas that experience significant flash flooding.

A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect until 7:00pm Friday for much of Iowa. Heat index values near 105 are likely during the...
08/08/2025

A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect until 7:00pm Friday for much of Iowa. Heat index values near 105 are likely during the afternoon and early evening hours.

The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Iowa through midnight Friday night.Moderate to heavy smoke is ex...
07/31/2025

The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Iowa through midnight Friday night.

Moderate to heavy smoke is expected to impact most of Iowa over the next few days at levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups or even unhealthy for healthy individuals. Sensitive groups include people with respiratory illness or heart disease, children, teenagers, the elderly, and outdoor workers.

The DNR recommends that people avoid long or intense outdoor activities and take frequent breaks until the air quality improves.

Heavy rain is forecast to impact the area late tonight and into tomorrow, producing widespread 1-3 inches of rain, with ...
07/29/2025

Heavy rain is forecast to impact the area late tonight and into tomorrow, producing widespread 1-3 inches of rain, with some areas experiencing higher amounts. Strong to severe storms will be possible, capable of producing flash flooding and strong wind gusts.

After Wednesday's thunderstorms, a period of cooler and drier weather is expected. Temperatures will remain in the 70s.

2:10am Update- damaging wind gusts of 70-80mph have been observed storm moving into eastern Iowa. This will stay mostly ...
07/29/2025

2:10am Update- damaging wind gusts of 70-80mph have been observed storm moving into eastern Iowa. This will stay mostly north of highway 34 and slowly begin to weaken.

While the severe weather will primarily affect areas to our northwest late tonight and into early tomorrow morning, dama...
07/28/2025

While the severe weather will primarily affect areas to our northwest late tonight and into early tomorrow morning, damaging winds near 60mph will be possible as far south as Highway 34. Winds of 60-80mph will be possible north of Interstate 80 as this line of storms moves through. Storms will impact southeastern Iowa after midnight.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8:00pm Monday evening for southern and central Iowa. Dangerously hot conditio...
07/28/2025

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 8:00pm Monday evening for southern and central Iowa. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 are expected. Heat index values in the advisory area will climb as high as 105. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Impressive shelf cloud with this storm in northern Washington County. Expect gusty winds, torrential downpours, and clou...
07/26/2025

Impressive shelf cloud with this storm in northern Washington County. Expect gusty winds, torrential downpours, and cloud to ground lightning as this moves east into Washington, Louisa, and Muscatine counties through 7:00pm.

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