What in the Weather?

7-day Weather Forecast - Dr. Justin Glisan Temperature: Above average temperatures in the 50s and 60s Temperature gradient across the state Precipitation: Quieter weather pattern after an active March Windy conditions expected Climate Forecast - Madelynn Wuestenberg 6-10 day (April 15-19): Temperature: Leaning below normal temperatures along the eastern part of the state Near normal temperatures f...

Weather History and Forecast On this day in 1936: Severe blizzard in northern and northwestern Iowa Forecast for the coming week: Above average warmth Chance of a widespread system early next week Discussion on Chicago Low vs. St. Louis Low weather systems Climate Outlooks 8-14 day outlook: Leaning warmer, near normal precipitation 3-4 week outlook: Warmer signal, equal chances for precipitation M...

This podcast episode was recorded on January 17th, 2025, at the Practical Farmers of Iowa conference. The hosts, Dan Fillius, Justin Glisan, and Madelynn Wuestenberg, presented an annual review of Iowa's weather and its impact on specialty crops in 2024. Weather Overview: 2024 was the 5th warmest year on record for Iowa The state experienced its second warmest winter Iowa received about 37 inches...

This episode is a long one, but so good, with a lengthy visit with Craig Cogil at the National Weather Service in Johnston. We're so grateful for all of Craig's time and insights! Forecast Discussion A system moving through tomorrow will bring snow to northern Iowa, with 1-2 inches expected north of Highway 20. Strong winds and colder air will follow. The 8-14 day outlook shows high confidence in...

This Day in Iowa Weather History (1880) Severe storm with hail, high winds, and snow Earliest recorded blizzard in Iowa Current Weather Update First frost and freeze for much of the region Forecast: Sunny, warm days (60s-70s), cool nights (upper 30s-low 40s) Weather and Climate Notables Driest 7-day period of the growing season Recent aurora event visible in Iowa Vegetable Crop Year in Review Garl...

Historical weather event: Unusually early snowfall in parts of Iowa on October 10, 2009. Current forecast: Dry conditions with chances of frost in the coming week. Long-term outlook: Trending towards warmer temperatures after the frost event. Discussion of the U.S. Drought Monitor: Explanation of different drought types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic. Current drough...

Weather History : On this day in 1938, temperatures reached 97°F in Onawa, tying Iowa's all-time October record. Other high temperatures included 96°F at Little Sioux and Sioux City. Short-Term Forecast : Current conditions are warm and dry, following the driest September on record. Upcoming temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with cooler nights in the low to mid-40s. Recent W...

This episode was recorded on 9/26, but is being published on 10/1 due to technical difficulties. The hosts are Dan Fillius (ISU extension field specialist), Dr. Justin Glisan (state climatologist), and Madelynn Wuestenberg (ISU extension agricultural climatology specialist). They discuss moving to a monthly schedule for winter, with the last weekly episode on October 16th. Historical weather event...

Weather History : Discussion of September 19, 1991, when freezing temperatures caused severe crop damage across Iowa. Current Weather : Describes current pleasant and balmy weather conditions. Thunderstorms forming in central and northern Iowa with a slight risk of severe weather. 7-Day Forecast : Active weather pattern expected with rain forecasted over the weekend. Anticipation of synoptic scale...

This episode features clips from the Farm Progress Show with Patrick O'Malley and Randall Vos, both field specialists in horticulture with ISU Extension and Outreach Patrick O'Malley's segment: Eastern Iowa has experienced a wetter year than usual, leading to fungal diseases in vegetables and fruit crops. Apples that haven't been sprayed are showing more fruit rot, while sprayed ones are doing wel...

Historical Weather Event : In 1913, an unexplained weather phenomenon occurred in Albia during the Yankee Robinson Circus, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy and injuries to 15 others due to a collapsing tent. Residents nearby did not witness any storm. Current Weather Forecast : A cold front is moving through Iowa, bringing rain showers to Northern Iowa, with cooler temperatures expected...

  • Key points from the weather discussion:   - On this day in 1979, several tornadoes touched down in Iowa, with one F3-F4 tornado causing significant damage.   - Recent weather included oppressive heat, with temperatures reaching 99°F in Des Moines.   - A cold front is expected to bring rainfall and cooler temperatures.   - Some areas of Iowa are experiencing dryness, with potential expansion of...

Date : August 22, 2024 Hosts : Dan Fillius (ISU Extension Field Specialist), Justin Glisan (State Climatologist), Madelynn Wuestenberg (ISU Extension Climatology Specialist) Historical Weather Event : Discussed severe thunderstorms in Northern Iowa on August 22, 1989, resulting in golf ball-sized hail and lightning strikes that killed 750 hogs. Lightning Safety Discussion : Hosts debated the safet...

Hosts: Dan Fillius (ISU extension specialist), Dr. Justin Glisan (state climatologist), and Madelynn Wuestenberg (ISU extension climatology specialist). Current date: August 15, 2024 Weather history: Discussed extreme heat in Iowa from August 1988, with temperatures reaching 107°F in some areas. Current forecast: Expect mild weather with highs in the low to mid-80s and lows in the upper 50s to low...

Historical Weather Event : On August 8, 1897, severe thunderstorms hit southwestern Iowa, causing significant hail and flooding. Current Weather Trends : The podcast highlights a record number of tornadoes (129) for the season and an increase in severe weather events, including 31 occurrences of hail over 2 inches. Recent Rainfall : Central Iowa experienced widespread rainfall, with Pella receivin...

Date: July 30th, 2024 Hosts: Dan Fillius (ISU extension field specialist) and Dr. Justin Glisan (state climatologist) Historical weather: On July 30, 1971, Iowa experienced unseasonably cool temperatures Record low of 47°F in Des Moines; some areas reached upper 30s Current weather: Heat dome over Iowa, dividing southwest and northeast Recent squall lines and thunderstorms Heat advisories in effec...

Weather Station Technology : Dan's personal weather station stopped working, prompting a discussion on what to look for in a new one. Basic weather stations measure temperature and precipitation, but more advanced ones can measure barometric pressure, wind speed, and direction. Historical context: National Weather Service coop stations have provided temperature and precipitation data for 152 years...

It's Dan Fillius' birthday (July 18th), and Justin Glisan provides weather information from his birth date in 1980. The weather forecast for the coming week is seasonal with a 30% chance of thunderstorms and temperatures in the low to mid 80s. They discuss recent weather events, including a heat dome and a derecho that affected the Midwest. An EF1 tornado moved through the Des Moines metro area, c...

 The hosts discuss a significant flooding event in Des Moines on July 11, 1993, which left 250,000 people without water for several day • Current weather conditions: Recent flooding issues are improving, with river levels falling EXCEPT: Major flooding along the Mississippi River affecting multiple locations The first 10 days of July have been about 4°F below average for Iowa Widespread rainfall o...

Weather recap: Recent severe weather events, including tornado warnings and heavy precipitation in parts of Iowa Flooding has been an issue in northern, northwest, and parts of southern Iowa Weather forecast: Temperatures are expected to moderate back to normal or slightly below average in the coming week The weekend looks pleasant Cooler nights expected Widespread rainfall is forecast for the 4th...

This podcast highlights the challenges farmers are facing due to recent severe weather events and provides updates on crop progress and pest issues. Recent severe weather events: Significant flooding in Northwest and North Central Iowa, with some areas receiving 7-13 inches of rain over 72 hours Record-breaking river crests on the Big Sioux, Little Sioux, and West Fork of the Des Moines River, sur...

•Historical weather note: Unusually cool weather and frost reported in parts of Iowa on June 21-22, 1902. • Recent weather highlights: Southeast Iowa has been experiencing dryness, reflected in the drought monitor. Northern Iowa has received about 2 inches of rain in the last two weeks. High wind events caused damage to greenhouses and tunnels in northeastern Iowa. • Weather forecast: Unsettled pa...

Iowa experienced one of the wettest meteorological springs on record for most of Iowa  (March-May 2024), ending a long drought that had persisted since 2020. It was the first time since June 2020 that there was no drought anywhere in Iowa, with only abnormally dry conditions remaining in some areas. Precipitation levels were in the top 10 wettest on record for 7 out of 9 climate divisions in Iowa....

We discussed the rare occurrence of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) being visible in central parts of the United States, including Iowa and Missouri on May 10-11, 2024.  The Northern Lights were visible much farther south than usual, including central Missouri, due to a powerful G5 class geomagnetic storm caused by coronal mass ejections and solar flares from the Sun Justin, vividly recalls...

Weather History and Forecast The hosts discussed the weather history of Iowa in 1951, which saw unusually heavy precipitation after a dry start to the year, echoing the current wet conditions in the state. They provided a forecast for the coming week, predicting 1-2 inches of rainfall from thunderstorms across Iowa, with temperatures in the low 80s during the day and low 60s overnight.  T he long-...