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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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22:26

10/23/25 - So...about that frost that just happened

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/23

Historical Weather: On October 23, 1908, southwestern Iowa received significant early snowfall—up to 11 inches in Clarinda Current Frost Event: 57 of 160-200 weather stations recorded temperatures at or below 32°F this week, though not considered meteorologically "widespread" Weather Forecast: Stable pattern for next few days, then rain chances Sunday night through Tuesday (0.5-1+ inches expected across most of the state) Temperature Outlook: Warmer than normal for late October/early November;

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18:29

10/16/25 - Widespread frost not likely until November

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/16

Weather History & Current Conditions Historical note: In 1950, Des Moines saw a 14° temperature spike in 5 minutes during a thunderstorm, reaching 87° due to prefrontal warming Current forecast: Cold front Friday with showers/thunderstorms, then cooler temps - returning to seasonal averages (mid-60s highs, upper-40s lows) Frost Watch Only 5 Iowa stations have hit freezing so far (Elkader, Sioux Center at 31°, Stanley, Spencer and Mason City at 32°) No widespread frost or freeze expected through

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24:44

10/9/25 - Maybe no frost 'til last week of October?

What in the Weather? ·

2025/10/09

This Day in Iowa Weather History: 1970 early season snowstorm brought 5.1 inches to Sioux City - their earliest 1+ inch accumulation on record Current Weather Forecast: Slight warm-up through the weekend with above-average temperatures Isolated chance of showers/thunderstorms overnight and late Saturday into Sunday No widespread frost expected through at least October 24th Climate Outlook: 8-14 day outlook: leaning warmer and slightly wetter October outlook: warmer with equal chances for

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16:57

9/25/25 - Frost before Oct. 11 not likely

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/25

Weather History & Forecast: 1942: Early snowfall hit Iowa on this date, with up to 4 inches accumulating in some areas Coming week: Unseasonably warm and dry with sunny days, temperatures above normal Extended outlook: Strong warm signal through early October, particularly in upper Midwest Recent Weather: Past week: 8-12 degrees above average statewide First above-average rainfall period in weeks (with the highest, 4.54", in Fort Dodge!) Eastern Iowa remained drier than western areas Specialty

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17:02

9/17/25 - How bad was the summer this year?

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/17

• Historical Weather Moment: In 1912, Iowa experienced extreme weather swings from 104°F heat to snow flurries within just 9 days in September • Current Forecast: Unsettled weather with cut-off low pressure system bringing increased precipitation chances, potential storms with wind and small hail, but overall benign conditions • 8-14 Day Outlook: "Red bullseye" over Iowa and Minnesota indicating high likelihood of above-normal temperatures (mid-upper 70s vs normal) through September 30th • Recent

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16:36

9/11/25 - Summery Weather Ahead

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/11

Weather Forecast & Climate Updates • Hot and dry conditions ahead with temperatures in low-mid 90s and heat index values in mid-upper 90s • 8-14 day outlook shows continued warmth into late September with slight chance for above normal precipitation • ENSO update: 71% chance of La Niña transition October-December, signaling potential warm and dry fall/winter This Week's Weather Recap • Chilly temperatures that felt great after a hot summer • Mostly dry conditions with under 0.4 inches for most of

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9/4/25 - Summer Season Recap

What in the Weather? ·

2025/09/04

Weather History & Forecasts Iowa Weather History (1989): Large thunderstorms brought heavy rain to western Iowa with severe weather and brief tornadoes, causing wind damage, roof damage, and trees falling on cars 7-Day Forecast: Cool autumn weather with clear skies and below-average temperatures; best rain chances on days 4-6 due to Atlantic activity and shifted Bermuda high Climate Outlook: September 9-13 shows slightly warmer temperatures and higher precipitation chances in western Iowa; monthly

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14:33

8/28/25 - Continuing Cool and Drier..."Worst Season...

What in the Weather? ·

2025/08/28

Weather Forecast & Conditions: Cold front moving south from Minnesota will stall over Iowa, bringing rain chances Friday-Sunday Expected rainfall: up to 1-1.5 inches in northwest Iowa, less than 0.5 inches elsewhere Cool temperatures continuing into early September (50-60% chance of below normal temps) First overnight lows in the 40s recorded this past week Historical Weather Note: August 28, 1979: Violent F3-F4 tornado tracked 45 miles across southwestern Iowa, killing 2 people and causing

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33:07

8/21/25 - Cooler and Drier on the way...Warm fall?

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2025/08/21

What in the Weather? - August 21, 2025 Episode Summary Weather Discussion Historic perspective: August 21, 2004 saw unusually cool temps (upper 30s) in northern Iowa - opposite of current conditions Hot summer analysis: July averaged 2°F above normal with exceptional humidity (85% of days had above-average dew points) Heat index impact: Triple-digit heat index values driven more by high dew points (upper 70s-low 80s) than air temperatures Moisture source: Gulf moisture "gate wide open" with

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8/14/25 - New podcast preview: Pivot Points

What in the Weather? ·

2025/08/14

Coming in September to your favorite podcast platform: Pivot Points, a new podcast exploring the stories of farmers who have made big changes to their farms and in their lives. Follow the Pivot Points podcast to make sure you get the podcasts as soon as they are released.

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8/7/25 - Iowa's top 10 rainfalls of all time

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2025/08/07

Iowa's top 10 historical rainfalls • 10th Place: Sheridan (Lucas County) - 11.23 inches on August 27th, 1903 • 9th Place: Ionia (Chickasaw County) - 11.25 inches on August 9th, 2021 • 8th Place: Dumont (Butler County) - 11.28 inches on July 17th, 1968 • 7th Place: Castana Experimental Research Farm (Monona County) - 12.02 inches on July 17th, 1996 • 6th Place: Bonaparte (Van Buren County) - 12.1 inches on June 10th, 1905 • 5th Place: Hudson (Black Hawk County) - 12.28 inches on June 1st, 2000 • 4th

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7/31/25 - Corn Sweat with Dr. Justin "Soybean Glistens"

What in the Weather? ·

2025/07/31

Main Topic: "Corn Sweat" Phenomenon Definition & Media Coverage "Corn sweat" is simply a catchy term for evapotranspiration Justin Glisan was interviewed by major news outlets (Washington Post, CNN, USA Today, CBS) The phenomenon was trending during the hottest week of July 2025 during a heat dome Scientific Reality Corn releases water vapor and oxygen through transpiration (not actually "sweating") Adds 3-5% to relative humidity locally (3-5 degrees to dew point) Peak evapotranspiration occurs

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20:52

7/24/25 - Temperatures moderating, Wetness continues

What in the Weather? ·

2025/07/24

Historical Weather (This Day in History - 1993) Severe thunderstorms moved from Nebraska to western Iowa at 60 mph Wind gusts exceeded 70 mph, with 75 mph winds in Pottawattamie County destroying barns Council Bluffs received 2 inches of rain in 30 minutes causing urban flooding Des Moines recorded 83 mph wind gust 1993 was record wet year for Ames (20 inches of rain in July alone vs. 8 inches in July 2025) Current Weather Forecast Short-term (Justin Glisan) Rainfall chances continue through

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23:54

7/17/25 - Hot next week; Wet conditions continue

What in the Weather? ·

2025/07/17

Weather History On July 17, 1972, slow-moving morning thunderstorms dropped 5.5 inches of rain at Sioux City, setting the all-time daily rainfall record there (still standing). Other highlights: 4.63 inches at Sac City, 3.45 inches at Humboldt. Short-Term Weather Outlook Cool air has returned after a recent frontal passage, but temperatures are forecast to increase again heading into next week. There are chances for showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. A “Ring of Fire” storm

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7/11/25 - More rain to come, cooling a bit next week

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2025/07/11

Recent Iowa Weather Highlights Heavy Rainfall: Rain gauges in the Des Moines area report 1–2.2 inches; some areas in western/central Iowa received up to 6 inches in the past week. Southeast Iowa remains much drier, with some locations getting less than 0.1 inch. Historical Context: July 11, 1993: Major flooding in Des Moines, with 250,000 residents losing water after levee breaches. 1993 marked 20 out of 37 consecutive days of measurable rain somewhere in Iowa. Current Wet

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19:38

7/3/25 - Average summer weather

What in the Weather? ·

2025/07/03

Iowa Weather History: On July 3, 2001, severe thunderstorms in southern Iowa produced very large hail: 2.5-inch stones at Osceola, 3-inch at Otley, and 4-inch at Truro, causing widespread and extensive damage. Recent Severe Weather Trends: Hail has been infrequent this year, with the most recent notable event in north central/northwestern Iowa a few weeks ago. The primary severe weather mode this season has been wind, with only a few pockets of hail and very few tornadoes (no tornadoes

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22:33

6/26/25 - Sweet Corn Soon; More wet for now, dry next...

What in the Weather? ·

2025/06/26

Weather History & Current Conditions Historical reference: June 26, 1993 - Severe hailstorms in western Iowa with golf ball to softball-sized hail caused extensive damage to crops, trees, cars, and buildings Recent weather: 150-400% of normal rainfall across southern Iowa with some areas receiving 3-8 inches (equivalent to a month's worth of rain) Heat wave anomaly: Unusual combination of high 90s temperatures, high humidity, and sustained strong southerly winds for 24-36 hours - described as a

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17:28

6/19/25 - Two words: "Blast Furnace"

What in the Weather? ·

2025/06/19

Iowa Weather History: On June 19, 1996, severe thunderstorms produced very large hail in northwest Iowa, with a 3.5-inch stone near Hinton (Plymouth County) and a 4.5-inch stone at Cushing (Woodbury County), causing $200,000 in damage to vehicles and buildings. 7-Day Weather Forecast: Iowa is entering a "blast furnace" pattern: temperatures will soar 15–20°F above average, with highs in the 90s to upper 90s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s. Persistent high overnight lows will

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6/13/25 - Continued Warmth Ahead; Watch for Aster...

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2025/06/13

Iowa Weather History June 13, 1976: an F5 tornado near Luther, Iowa, was one of the largest in state history. The tornado, nearly a mile wide, spawned multiple satellite tornadoes and caused widespread destruction between Boone and Ames, demolishing over 60 homes and 300 farm buildings. Charles Barthold’s iconic photographs of the event contributed to tornado science and earned him a Peabody Award. 7-Day Weather Forecast Expect continued warmth with a risk of extreme heat in the coming week.

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6/4/25 - Meteorological Spring Recap 2025

What in the Weather? ·

2025/06/04

Iowa Weather History On June 4, 1998, sleet and trace ice were reported in Rock Rapids, northwestern Iowa—the only official winter precipitation recorded in Iowa in June; none in July or August. 1997–1998 was a strong El Niño year, noted for heavy precipitation events. Recent and Upcoming Weather Unsettled weather with rain and severe storms in eastern Iowa over the past week. Statewide air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada, reducing solar radiation and lowering

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