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What in the Weather?

Dan Fillius; Justin Glisan; Madelynn Wuestenberg

This one"s for you if you want to understand weather better! Join Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa"s State Climatologist, as they discuss what is happening in the world of Iowa weather. Every week during the main growing season we"ll discuss recent weather, its impacts on fruits and vegetables, and provide a climate outlook for the coming week in Iowa. Let us know what you think, though as Mark Twain once said, "If you don"t like

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19:59

7/25/23: Birthdays all around; Present: Heat Wave

What in the Weather? ·

2023/07/25

Historic Heatwave in Iowa in 1930's Heatwaves on the way. Coming out of a cooler stretch Rainfall in southwest Iowa. Derecho and squall line in Southern Iowa What were the wind gusts like? Hail damage to watermelons Happy Birthday!

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18:04

7/20/23 - with Dennis Todey: Right now is on average...

What in the Weather? ·

2023/07/20

Welcome special guest, Dennis Todey! Current job responsibilities at the Midwest Climate Hub. What’s the forecast for the next week? HOT Keep the irrigation flowing! 2.5" or so during the heat Weather notables from last week. Is the smoke related to cucumber fruit abortion and tight growth at the tip? How long will the heat last in Iowa?

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22:11

7/13/23 - Let's hope for more rains like yesterday's!

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2023/07/13

Big rainstorm in Iowa on Wednesday, July 13th The rules of thumb for garlic harvest and onion harvest The squall line that swept across the state Hail reports from Chariton The definition of gravity waves Drought still persists, more rain needed!

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08:40

6/29/23 - Do the Dew-points always equal the...

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2023/06/29

Introduction to this episode Dan is on vacation Dew point temperatures and overnight low temperatures.

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17:20

6/22/23 - Degree Days + We are the 99 percent - in...

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2023/06/22

Introduction to today’s episode This day in History - Record last frost in Sibley, IA How growing degree days are calculated Different GDD parameters, CPB Japanese beetle emergence

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19:43

6/15/23 - Pests galore, and Elkader, IA had a frost...

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2023/06/15

On this day in Iowa Weather History Higher dewpoint leads to higher humidity. What’s it going to take to get these dewpoints higher? Dry weather for specialty crops. What Dan has seen out in the field. Thrips, Aphids, spider mites, CPB's, flea beetles Potatoes, Hay and leafhoppers.

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21:08

6/9/23 - Dew Point, Dry Heat, Record Drought in Iowa

What in the Weather? ·

2023/06/09

90%+ of Iowa is abnormally dry to droughty. Consistent water (that is, irrigation) is key for optimal specialty crops right now! This day in Iowa weather history. Backdoor cold front changes air mass moisture content. Smoke, rainfall, raindrop nuclei Structural drought vs Rapid onset drought. Intro to rain chances El Nino advisory. Droughts in Iowa How low dew point temperatures affect us Dewpoint prediction

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23:19

6/1/23 - Recap of Meteorological Spring 2023

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2023/06/01

Drought conditions expanding in the state Popcorn thunderstorms; what does a crop need to survive? Recap of Meteorological Spring Anomalous areas of the state How dust devils differ from tornadoes The most destructive tornado in history Record high and low temperatures for this day in history

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25:34

05/24/23 - Still drier than average + How...

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2023/05/24

Air quality and wildfire smoke Justin grows dahlias to enter into the Iowa State Fair! (but he doesn't like tomatoes) The potential impact of temperatures below 50 on tomato plants. Weekly precipitation and temperatures. Synoptic and Meso scales of storm development and movement Thunderstorms and Surface Heat.

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20:04

05/18/2023 - Almost assuredly no more frosts this spring

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2023/05/19

Intro and notable weather and climate history Cut-off-lows and Omega Blocks Thunderstorms and lessening of drought What is the weather forecast for Iowa? How wildfire smoke impacts crop growth Why do birds show up on radar? Will hail always fall or will it melt?

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21:54

05-11-23 It's a bird!? It's a plane? It's tennis...

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2023/05/11

Intro to this week's weather events Thunderstorms around the omega block Hail events in Iowa Hail impacts on field crops What we see on radar and radar artifacts Migratory birds moving through Iowa

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19:24

5/4/23 - Hold on to your hats! The growing season may...

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2023/05/04

What’s going on with the weather? Dust Storms in the midwest The Dust Bowl and how field practices changed What is the forecast for the coming week? Date of frost in the state Dry time counterintuitively is better than wet

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15:09

4/27/23 - Cooler, drier weather for the next week;...

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2023/04/27

If you were a drought, what would be excellent for you? Alternatively, would you rather be a Haboob or El Niño? Also, we learn that Dr. Glisan has a penchant for eating crabapples! An AI-generated summary of our conversation: What is a cold snap? Weather Forecast for the coming week. Seasonal outlooks for the midwest. How deep is the soil moisture in northwestern Iowa? Specialty crops and windy weather.

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30:26

4/20/23 Understanding frost forecasts

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2023/04/20

"The wonders of numerical forecasting" A look at the long-term weather forecast Cloud to Cloud lightning Data from the Climate Prediction Center Quantitative precipitation forecasts The Synoptic Pattern Does moisture lead to lower chance of frost? Sling Psychrometers Show notes

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11:43

4/13/23 - Hot and dry now, maybe a wetter summer?

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2023/04/13

After a cool, dry March, mid-April is hotter than average! The air is very dry though so it's a dry heat, lol. Climate models are pointing towards summer in Iowa being wetter than the past few years. Will Justin be able to keep his tee time this weekend, or just have to settle for tea time? Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aon4SeiKwdqJoHhAXNzdr-FJ4ollh-AvI9PVKfC0pxo/edit?usp=sharing

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18:47

Pilot Episode - 4/7/23

What in the Weather? ·

2023/04/12

A look back at meteorological winter, and a look ahead at the coming spring. Also, what the end of three years of La Niña and a return to ENSO neutral conditions might mean for this coming growing season.

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