While Des Moines came one degree shy of tying a record, at least 3 Iowa cities set new high temperature records, the National Weather Service says.
The National Weather Service has updated its Winter Weather Alerts, effective since October 2024.The changes include renaming Wind Chill Advisory to a Cold Wea
Enjoy Friday's warmer temperatures because "bitterly cold winds" will cause temperatures to plummet for the weekend.
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:57 a.m. for gusty winds and fire danger until 6 p.m. The alert is for Quad Cities Area
A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 1:33 p.m. in effect until 6 p.m. The warning is for Sioux City Area as well
Last week’s below-average cold built more ice on many of Iowa’s ponds and lakes. But, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources warns, don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s safe.
It’s Iowa’s coldest morning of the winter so far, with sub-zero temperatures and very bitter wind chills. National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says an Extreme Cold Warning is posted for almost the entire state.
The agency forecasts snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches during this time for areas above 6,000 feet, while areas over 4,000 feet should expect 3 to 6 inches. On Saturday, wind gusts could reach 50 miles per hour in speed, with travel becoming "very difficult to impossible."
Dozens of schools across Eastern Iowa will be closed or delayed Tuesday amidst this week's dangerous wind chills.Cedar Rapids, Linn-Mar, and Iowa City Community
As January progresses, Iowa is preparing for some of the coldest weather of the season. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that could dip as far as -50 degrees with the windchill factor in this system.
While Iowa is recovering from a cold snap with negative 30 wind chill, the state is running about 20 to 30 inches below average for seasonal snowfall.
The National Weather Service issued a report at 10:19 a.m. on Monday for gusty winds and fire danger until 6 p.m. The alert is for Quad Cities Area as well