What in the Weather?

5/26/26 - Drier and warmer ahead, FSMA Inspection Testimonial

May 26, 2026

[00:00:52] On this day in Iowa weather history: 6.5 inches of rain fell in 2½ hours in Wesley, Kossuth County on May 25–26, 1991, damaging 80% of homes
[00:01:22] Week-ahead forecast: Sunny skies, temperatures in the 80s, quiet storm track — little to no precipitation expected
[00:02:01] 8-to-14-day outlook (valid...

"A less stressful growing season" with El Nino this year

May 20, 2026

00:00:35 Iowa weather history: May 1892 flooding and rare late-season snow/sleet event

00:01:17 Weekly forecast: Cooler with rain chances Thu–Fri, warming into Memorial Day weekend

00:01:40 Rainfall outlook: Light to moderate precipitation, heaviest in southwest Iowa

00:02:03 Frost update: No widespread frost,...

5/13/26 - Warm Season 2026 appears to be here

May 13, 2026

[00:00:38] This day in Iowa weather history — a rare late-season snowfall in Des Moines on May 13th, 1918

[00:01:24] Short-term forecast — warm and active week ahead, with storm chances building through days 4–6 and 1.5–2" of rainfall possible for much of the state

[00:02:58] Temperature outlook — 60s early...

5/7/26 - One Last Frost? Thrips Galore

May 7, 2026

[00:00:26] On this day in Iowa weather history: 7 tornadoes touched down in Iowa on May 7, 1964, causing significant damage and injuries in northeastern Iowa
[00:00:59] 7-day forecast: Quiet, seasonal stretch ahead with temps in the 60s–70s; minimal rainfall statewide (up to 1/4" in southeast Iowa Saturday...