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(KMAland) -- Harvest is underway across the Corn Belt, but a wetter-than-expected fall has created new challenges for growers, particularly in Iowa. Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension, says widespread September rainfall has shifted the focus from getting an early start to getting the crop out before conditions worsen.
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Enjoy the break from the rain before more arrives. Skies remain mostly cloudy overnight as lows fall into the low to mid 50s. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour before going to bed. We will keep mostly cloudy skies on Sunday as...
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Sarah's 5pm Sunday forecast - 11/1/26
Western Iowa Forecast 11.1.26
(KIMT) -- Sunday will be a dry and warmer day with temperatures peaking in the mid 60s as a brief ridge of high pressure builds into the Upper Midwest ahead of our next weather maker. A massive trough of low pressure is set to dig all the way to the Gulf into Monday, bringing a strong system into SE Minnesota and North Iowa.
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Showers will continue across eastern Iowa this morning with light rainfall amounts expected. A few isolated thunderstorms are possible through sunrise. By this afternoon, conditions will dry out just in time for Halloween activities. Highs will reach the low 60s with southeast winds at 5-15 mph. Tonight stays mostly cloudy and cool, dropping to the low 50s. Sunday looks pleasant with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 70s. The active pattern begins Monday. Showers and storms are likely on Monday, with highs in the low 70s. Rain will continue Tuesday, with additional showers likely. Wednesday will see a chance of showers as the system moves through, then conditions gradually improve. Temperatures cool to the upper 50s. Thursday through next weekend will be much better. Partly cloudy skies Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid 50s, followed by mostly sunny Saturday and mostly cloudy Sunday with highs staying in the mid 50s.
The state climatologist says it’s looking like Iowans may be in for a warmer winter ahead, and a season of less snow and more rain. Justin Glisan says he’s been studying the charts that gauge the water temperature in the eastern Pacific Ocean along the equator, and all the makings are there for a very strong El Nino pattern, which means a warmer, wetter winter.
Historic Halloween storm brought blizzard conditions, ice and widespread travel shutdowns.
Showers expected early this Halloween with a warm start to November ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The forecast ahead is very unsettled across the plains. Rain totals through early next week will likely surpass 1″ in many spots. We are watching the possibility of 2+” swaths across the western corn belt, with the heaviest rain arriving on Monday. In the short-term forecast, skies are sure pretty […]
Mason City, Waterloo and northern counties face different seasonal conditions than Des Moines and southern Iowa.
Western Iowa Forecast 10.31.26
(KIMT) -- Thickening clouds throughout SE Minnesota and North Iowa Friday are set to bring scattered showers Friday night through Saturday morning. Lingering showers will continue through Saturday afternoon before a majority tapers by sunset Saturday. A Rocky Mountain low is to blame for these clouds and rain threats. This...
Moline ranks fourth-warmest as unusually dry conditions persist across the Quad Cities region.
(KIMT) -- With Canadian high pressure centered to our north, the chill factor is in full force Friday morning, so you will need that extra layer stepping out the door to end this work week. Clouds are increasing from the southwest and will continue to do so throughout Friday. These clouds are the first inklings of our next weather maker, which is set to eject out of the Rocky Mountains Friday.
Some light showers are possible between Friday night and Saturday morning, but don’t worry! Those ghosts, ghouls, vampires, racecar drivers, and more will have a great time trick-or-treating as rain is expected to wrap up by the late morning and early afternoon hours. This afternoon and evening will be...
Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Iowa motorists prepare for snow and blizzards.
