Iowa weather: Extreme heat, severe storms possible this week
Updated: July 29, 2024 at 4:41 pm CDT
Court begins today in central Iowa. We've had some hot weather, but over the next few days, ZAIN, we're going to be turning to weather impact days, right? Yes, yes, we will work harder in the next few days. Eric, today, we're already warming up a little faster than yesterday. and yesterday. Before we hit this temperature, we were at about 91 degrees. The evening's 83-degree storm hit midday, with dew points above 70 degrees in the metropolitan area. Combine the two and you currently have a heat index of 88 degrees. That was in Des Moines. Particularly in southern and southwestern Iowa, it's already the mid-90s. 96 degrees in Creston feels like 94 degrees in the Atlantic, mostly 80 degrees. The remnants of the storm to the north. There are just some remaining clouds in the east-central part of the state. Heading to our west. At this moment, not much is happening on the plains, but when we head there later tonight, there will be more unrest sweeping the country from west to east. More storms will develop over the Dakotas and Nebraska, some of which may move into Iowa. As we head in later tonight, we'll be keeping an eye on at least the possibility of stronger storms over the next few days. The risk for severe storms is Category 2 during the day tomorrow across north-central to eastern Iowa. This is how storms form. This is a question mark. There might be some wind, but also some storms. If they can just keep going. Then Wednesday night into Wednesday night, covering mostly northwest Iowa with some storms coming from the Dakotas and southwestern Minnesota. Of course, there are still hot topics to discuss. Let's move on to the rest of the day. Numbers on the map. These will be your heat index values. How does it actually feel, not nearly 100 degrees in Des Moines in the afternoon in southern Iowa, only 100 degrees. That's why heat warnings will be in effect elsewhere with lows in the 90s. Stay tuned for our schedule later tonight. Then several storms appeared over the plains. Try moving to northwest Iowa. After dark, here. It's questionable how many people came all the way and then watched us walk into the early hours of tomorrow morning. Pay attention to the top of the screen. There are storms in southwestern Minnesota. There are indications that some of them survived and then headed to north-central Iowa until tomorrow morning. This particular version of “The Hourly” doesn't quite live up to that, but I'm just telling you, there's definitely potential. This storm will only produce a few storms in the northeastern part of the state through mid-tomorrow. However, it's definitely possible that more storms will develop here. North, central, and then into eastern Iowa. That's why there's at least a risk of severe weather tomorrow. Otherwise, be aware that heat index values will be in the high 90s by noon. Feels like a low person. Hundreds of people flocked to Highway 30 and possibly Highway 20 across the greater state in the afternoon. It will all depend on if and where we can launch some storms. Often, our short-term weather models are not the best at predicting overnight storms and whether they will persist into the day, so keep that in mind. Otherwise, it's all about the heat. High temperatures on Wednesday afternoon will be 105 to 110. The actual high temperature is about 96 degrees. Then we'll enter August in the second half of this week. The numbers are down just a little, but temperatures will generally remain at or above normal for the rest of the week. Last chance for rain here will be unstable STO
Iowa weather: Extreme heat, severe storms possible this week
Updated: July 29, 2024 at 4:41 pm CDT
A combination of high temperatures and severe storms could lead to dangerous weather conditions in parts of Iowa this week. Weather warning: High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, severe storms possible Tuesday and Wednesday with feelable temperatures above 105 degrees. These two days are weather impact days. All modes of severe weather are possible, but the main threat will be strong gusty winds. Polk County activates extreme temperature plan The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan, which went into effect Monday, activates cooling centers and provides free access to those centers via DART buses. More information. Or cool down with a dessert from more than three dozen local ice cream shops. Iowa weather forecast for Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot. The heat resistance index is as high as 105F. Storms are possible during the day and possibly Tuesday night. High 94F. Wind southeast 5 to 10 mph. Wind gusts as high as 15 mph. Low 74F. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. The heat index is as high as 110F. Storms are possible Wednesday night into Wednesday night. High 97F. Winds will be S-type at 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. Low 73F. E wind 5 to 10 mph.
A combination of high temperatures and severe storms could lead to dangerous weather conditions in parts of Iowa this week.
Here's information about the possibility of severe weather in the metro.
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High temperatures and severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday
On Tuesday and Wednesday, it may feel like temperatures are above 105 degrees. These two days are weather impact days.
Severe storms are also possible Tuesday morning, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and Wednesday night into Thursday, KCCI morning meteorologist Jon Rivas said. All modes of severe weather are possible, but the main threat will be strong gusty winds.
Polk County launches extreme temperature plan
The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan, which goes into effect Monday, activates cooling centers and provides free access to those centers via DART buses.
You can read more about the program and its implications here.
Ways to beat the heat
View KCCI's list of central Iowa swimming locations.
Or cool down with a dessert from more than three dozen local ice cream shops.
Iowa Weather Forecast
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot. The heat resistance index is as high as 105F. Storms are possible during the day and possibly Tuesday night. High 94F. Wind southeast 5 to 10 mph. Wind gusts as high as 15 mph.
tuesday night: Showers or storms possible overnight. Low 74F. Winds will be south-south 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot. The heat index is as high as 110F. Storms are possible Wednesday night into Wednesday night. High 97F. Winds will be S-type at 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday night: There is a high chance of overnight storms. Low 73F. E wind 5 to 10 mph.
