What in the Weather?

Oct 10, 2024

• Historical weather event: Unusually early snowfall in parts of Iowa on October 10, 2009.
• Current forecast: Dry conditions with chances of frost in the coming week.
• Long-term outlook: Trending towards warmer temperatures after the frost event.
• Discussion of the U.S. Drought Monitor:
  • Explanation of different drought...

Oct 3, 2024

• Weather History:
  • On this day in 1938, temperatures reached 97°F in Onawa, tying Iowa's all-time October record.
  • Other high temperatures included 96°F at Little Sioux and Sioux City.
• Short-Term Forecast:
  • Current conditions are warm and dry, following the driest September on record.
  • Upcoming temperatures expected...

Oct 1, 2024

• This episode was recorded on 9/26, but is being published on 10/1 due to technical difficulties.
• The hosts are Dan Fillius (ISU extension field specialist), Dr. Justin Glisan (state climatologist), and Madelynn Wuestenberg (ISU extension agricultural climatology specialist).
• They discuss moving to a monthly schedule...

Sep 19, 2024

• Weather History: Discussion of September 19, 1991, when freezing temperatures caused severe crop damage across Iowa.
• Current Weather:
  • Describes current pleasant and balmy weather conditions.
  • Thunderstorms forming in central and northern Iowa with a slight risk of severe weather.
• 7-Day Forecast:
  • Active weather...

Sep 12, 2024

This episode features clips from the Farm Progress Show with Patrick O'Malley and Randall Vos, both field specialists in horticulture with ISU Extension and Outreach

Patrick O'Malley's segment:

• Eastern Iowa has experienced a wetter year than usual, leading to fungal diseases in vegetables and fruit crops.
• Apples that...