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Record highs likely Wednesday afternoon as heatwave continues
There is high confidence of matching or breaking record highs in the afternoon as temperatures soar to the lower 90s. → Read More
Chance of strong storms Tuesday night
Early in the evening, storms are expected to develop over southwest and central Iowa, then make their way east from there. → Read More
Snow, slick roads impact Monday morning commute
Watch for snow and slick roads to start us off this morning. → Read More
Risk of severe weather in place for the entire area Saturday
A cold front late Saturday afternoon and evening will carry a risk of severe weather in eastern Iowa. → Read More
Watch for slick, snow-covered roads Friday morning
Watch for slick and snow-covered roads across the area as we shovel out from last night’s snowfall. → Read More
Snow moves in Thursday, Winter Weather Advisory issued
Expect one to three inches of snow accumulation by the time the system wraps up late Thursday night. → Read More
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday night
Monday night, a Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect for mainly freezing drizzle, sleet and scattered freezing rain. → Read More
Slick roads possible this morning, turning partly cloudy
Plan on a few slick roads early this morning due to last night's dusting of snow. The sky will turn partly cloudy today. → Read More
Bitter cold, dangerous wind chills start Tuesday, temperatures improve in the afternoon
It’s a bitterly cold morning all across eastern Iowa as temperatures settle down to the minus teens. → Read More
Wind Chill Advisory continues, record cold possible Tuesday night
A Wind Chill Advisory continues Tuesday, with highs barely getting above zero for most. → Read More
Snow exits early, Wind Chill Advisory issued for late Monday night
A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for the entire area, going into effect late Monday night through Tuesday for wind chills of -20 or colder. → Read More
Wind Chill Advisory continues Friday, some snow on track for the weekend
Cold temperatures continue Friday, with the coldest air of the week settling in around sunrise. → Read More
Bitter cold temperatures stay with us, Wind Chill Advisory in effect
Cold weather continues Thursday and Friday, along with wind chills below zero. → Read More
Wind Chill Advisory issued for eastern Iowa Wednesday night
A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for the entire area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. → Read More
Snow arrives Friday, heavy at times
Snow is still on track to move across eastern Iowa Friday, and it may be heavy at times. → Read More
Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Friday
Cold weather continues Friday, and we’re all waking up to below zero lows. → Read More
Slick roads likely Wednesday, wind chills stay below zero
You’ll likely come across some slick areas, which is why the Winter Weather Advisory continues for Wednesday. → Read More
Arctic front Tuesday night to send temperatures plummeting, Winter Weather Advisory issued
On Tuesday night, a powerful cold front is set to send the temperatures plummeting. → Read More
Wintry mix moves into eastern Iowa Tuesday, several inches of snow possible
Active weather is still on track to move into eastern Iowa Tuesday. A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow continues to look likely, and a winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire area for this incoming precipitation. → Read More
Record highs, gusty wind and severe weather all possible late Wednesday
Eastern Iowa has already hit the record highs, and widespread temperatures around 70 are still on track. → Read More