Aug 27, 2026
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00:00:32 Iowa weather history: Heavy thunderstorms in 1903 produced extraordinary rainfall totals across southern Iowa, including an unofficial 14.61 inches at Woodburn.
00:01:26 Weather trivia: What causes the...
Aug 19, 2026
[00:00:51] Iowa weather history for August 19: A destructive 1898 severe-weather event brought straight-line winds, hail, heavy rain, property damage, and fatalities across northwestern Iowa.
[00:02:00] Why thunderstorms can occur overnight and in the early morning: Justin explains the role of the nocturnal low-level...
Aug 12, 2026
00:00:25 — Iowa weather history: two violent 1974 tornadoes caused F4 damage in eastern Iowa.
00:01:31 — Weather trivia asks listeners to identify the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States.
00:01:51 — Near-term forecast: an active “ring of fire” pattern brings widespread...
Aug 5, 2026
[00:00:08] August 5 Iowa weather history segment, including a severe 1989 thunderstorm complex and derecho discussion.
[00:01:35] Madelynn shares the weather trivia question: Does Iowa get more than 40% of its annual precipitation in its 10 wettest days?
[00:02:03] Justin gives the upcoming forecast headline:...