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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One year ago this morning... there were parts of NW Iowa with FROST on the ground! Lows were in the 30s and 40s across Iowa. This afternoon we'll be well into the 90s again! #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A couple more afternoons with high heat and humidity. Heat index will be targeting the 100-110° range. Looks like the most sweltering of the conditiosn is trying to line up for Saturday afternoon.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Still hot, still humid! The heat index the next three afternoons push the heat index up into 100-105° range across central Iowa! #IAWX #Hot

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Heads up Cyclones and Hawkeyes Fans! Saturday's games will be HOT at Jack Trice Stadium and Kinnick Stadium. Temps into the low to mid 90s for both games feeling like low 100s too. Lots of sun and just a light breeze. Stay hydrated (with water 😉) be safe and have fun! #Cyclones #Hawkeyes

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The hottest of the heat index for central Iowa on Wednesday, September 2nd. Clouds and rain kept things a bit cooler along and north of US 30. Otherwise another solid day of heat + humidity, especially by September standards.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

There's more where that came from. The next few afternoons will commonly see the heat index rise as high as 105° across central Iowa. Thinks in the northern part of the state may be a bit finicky with clouds and showers at play. Either way, it'll be hot!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Upper 90s to low 100s for a heat index for the next three afternoons (at minimum). Hot and humid conditions especially focus on southern/southeastern Iowa. Wednesday's heat could be a bit more widespread across Iowa.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Looking hot and with a bit of humidity for Sunday and Monday. We're giving each a Weather Impact Alert Day for heat indices running 97-103 for most of central Iowa. Stay cool this weekend.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Warm and decently muggy for Friday afternoon at the Iowa State Fair but then two gems to wrap things up. Rain chances look slim for the final few days! #IowaStateFair

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A couple toasty days are ahead. Sunday and Monday will be a couple of the hottest. High humidity levels will push heat indices into the 100s. 100-107 is the range Sunday. 103-110 possible Monday. Weather Impact Alert is in place for both!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

An Extreme Heat Watch is in place for Sunday and Monday as the peak heat index each afternoon is expected to rise into the 100-110° range across central Iowa. We'll likely see this translate into a Warning in the next 24 hours. Looking like a sweltering couple of days!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Heat Advisory is in place for Saturday afternoon over portions of western Iowa as the heat index rises 95-100° as afternoon sun takes over. Still hotter conditions are expected on Sunday.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

72 tornadoes in Iowa, but that number is holding steady for now, even after Monday's storms. The US total continues to rise, now over 1000 confirmed tornadoes across the country. Illinois leads the charge for individual states with 180! 39 states have seen a tornado this year. #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Good news! Local 5 is back on antenna! Our over-the-air 5.1 and 5.5 channels have returned after some significant transmitter issues on our tower for the last couple of months. We know you've noticed and we received a ton of messages and calls! We're thankful it's back and online again!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A very un-July-like day for Friday. Gray, cool and at times, damp. A few light showers move through late tonight into Friday. Generally light, a couple heavier amounts hug the Missouri border. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s, slightly warmer in northern Iowa with the help of sunshine.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Feeling comfy today? Enjoy it! Big changes by Sunday and Monday! Heat indices push into the 100-110° range with the hottest of the two being Monday. #WeatherImpactAlert

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Four consecutive days of 90°, five more planned. If the forecast goes as planned, we'll make it to nine conecutive. Des Moines hasn't strung together nine consecutive 90°+ days since 2017. #IntoTheRecordBook #DSM #DesMoines

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

How much wildfire smoke is hanging across the Great Lakes? Yes. This is the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan Wednesday afternoon. 🌁😬

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Some like it hot, some don't. If you're sick of temps reaching the 90s we'll find that relief by the middle of next week as high temperatures return close to typical levels. The long range, days 6-10, also hint at things remaining fairly typical to mid-July levels. #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Another heat dome is back. It'll push temps into the 90s, but ultimately the humidity levels fail to rise leaving the heat index only marginally higher... only by a couple degrees.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Storms form in the north and push south. With time, they'll lose a little bit of steam as the night progresses. Level 1 and 2 Risks of Severe Weather seem appropriately placed. Watch for spots of damaging wind potential. Also some heavy rain to keep an eye on for Wednesday evening and overnight.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Flooding from Fourmile Creek shown just east of I35 at 1st St. in Ankeny, IA. Emergency crews are present along Creekview Dr with high water in the area. Stay out of flooded areas as Fourmile Creek is still very volitle right now as water works its way south.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Heat index of 97 to 105° will be common each of the next three afternoons. Eastern Iowa may push beyond 105°. Cooler in the NW. Take care of yourself, drink water and listen to your body. Lots of hot days ahead!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Hot and Humid. That's the name of the game across Iowa beginning Sunday and stretching through most (if not all) of next week. Heat index will commonly be found running 100-107° across central Iowa each afternoon Sunday through Wednesday and probably beyond. #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Who is ready for some heat and humidity. We'll be building it in for the long haul. Arriving for some on Sunday, everyone across Iowa and even up into Minnesota on Monday. 100s for a heat index with temps in the low to mid 90s. You'll be sweating!

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I can't stress this enough. DO NOT stop under bridges in severe weather. It's hail. It'll cause damage to your car. But stopping in the traveled portions of the interstate could get you killed. Just before 6 PM on the east side of the Twin Cities of Minnesota. I94 at MN95.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Plenty of rain over Father's Day weekend, especially Saturday evening through Sunday morning over southern Iowa. Right now we have a "Slight Risk" of excessive rain along and south of the I80 corridor. Signals pointing to widespread 2-4" totals. #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Crazy! The strong wind north of Marshalltown on Wednesday morning collapsed the roof of this barn down on the hogs! No word if any were injured but many in the picture appear just fine. 94 mph wind gusts were registered at the airport near this farm. 📷Matthew Vogeler - Marshall Co. EMA

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Tree, powerline and property damage running rampant from early morning damaging wind and flooding in Humeston Thursday morning. Here's a few shots around town. A bridge was also reported washed out on a city street too. Credit: Ashley Eslick

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

There's been a lot of heavy rain over southern Iowa in the last 48 hours. Several locations are experiencing flooding, high water and standing water in areas it normally isn't. Remember to stay out of flooded areas. This is a look at City Park in Albia, IA Thursday morning. Credit: Kelsey Merical

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hearing many reports of significant wind damage in and around Corning, IA and Adams County. Lots of trees and property damage. This is the look down Main Street in Corning. A very strong wind caused this damage. Credit: Dan Boswell - 6/11/2026

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Check out all the wind damage out of Corning, Iowa this morning! Appears town took a pretty strong lick from wind as this morning's storm moved through. Lots of trees down in town. This storm was potent as it raced east along US 34 Thursday morning Credit: Alexis Stuart 6/11/2026

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Intense wind from Lacona, IA around 7:20AM on Thursday. Estimates of 70 mph wind accompanied this storm as it rolled through SE Warren County. Credit: Shell Mitchel - 6/11/2026

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Report of a tree down over IA-141 between Grimes and Granger blocking the southbound lanes. You'll need to find an alternative route this morning if you're coming in from Saylorville and Granger area.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Heads up Clarke and Lucas Counties. Big time wind potential with this line moving east on US 34. Up to 80 mph wind possible. Chariton, be prepared. Stay away from windows.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

That's some huge hail out of Clarinda this morning. Looks like baseballs fell from the sky. Credit: Annie McKinley 6/11/26

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What a fantastic shelf cloud Wednesday evening in Poweshiek County! Looking down the length of it as it pushes right to left in this picture. Taken near Grinnell/Kellogg at Exit 179 near I80. Credit: Julie Rutter (6/10/26)

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Storms damaged this tree and took out power in parts of Norwalk Wednesday evening. About 1200 customers are out in Warren county at the time of this post. Credit: Megan Garrey (6/10/2026)

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Strong storms working into west/northwest Des Moines metro. Here's the view from the west side at those storms incoming. Some small hail and gusty wind will be possible Wednesday evening. (6/10/26 @ 6:23PM)

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Damage caused in Garden Grove, IA on Wednesday afternoon as a tornado warned cell moved through. The structure of the building wasn't the best but the weather did the rest, we're told. Thanks to Carol for sharing this (6/10/2026)

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We've had some heat at points so far this year. We've had some humidity too. But we've yet to see them overlap. Next week we'll get that done. Are you ready for a heat index pushing 100? We're tracking next week for that.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Daily rain & storm chances begin on Thursday and last into early next week. Focusing in on Thursday and Friday, each day features morning rain and evening redevelopment. But with more energy the potential for stronger storms is greater on Friday. Here's what we're looking at. #Fastcast #IAWX

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thursday all the way to Monday will be an active stretch with daily chances for rain and thunderstorms. Multiple rounds of rain will let totals add up and we'll watch for a possible flooding risk to evolve. Otherwise, severe prospects aren't that significant for any day.

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Big Boy, Union Pacific's 4-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive, seen here cutting across eastern Iowa on Monday, giving a nod to the fans onlooking over the bridge. Big Boy is making its way to Cedar Rapids tonight and will continue on to Illinois on Tuesday. #IAWX #BigBoy

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

57 tornadoes to lead off 2026 in Iowa is good for 3rd most through the end of May. It's also tied for the 3rd most per state in the US (Oklahoma) and is only behind Illinois (111) and Mississippi (70) #IAWX #Tornadoes #SevereWeather

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Much of Iowa has been missing out on some rain this month with most areas running a deficit. For Des Moines that deficit is more than half of normal for May. Dry conditions have moved into N/NE Iowa. Widespread rain prospects are limited in the forecast. #IAWX #Iowa #Weather #DSM #DesMoines

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Keeping things summery over the weekend but not quite as robust warmth as the last couple of days. A few ripples of energy trying to work against the ridge set up over Iowa too. Some small rain possibilities? #IAWX #Iowa #Weather #Forecast #DSM #DesMoines #Fastcast

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Last year was a snoozefest for tornadoes up to May 27th compared to 2026! Tornado Warnings to date... 2025: 18 (4 recorded tornadoes) 2026: 121 (53 recorded tornadoes)

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Chris Kuball @chriskuball.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Working on it when I can. I figure I'm about half way done with the 200 sq.ft. or so I'm laying pavers on. Tedious. #PatioSeason #HardWork

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