Archived Weekly Climate Outlooks
Key points
- Conditions are expected to lean warm and wet through the rest of April.
- Growing degree days are accumulating ahead of schedule.
- Active weather is expected in the next 7 days.
Past weather
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- There was much less snow in Iowa this winter compared to normal.
- Temperatures are expected to be below normal for the first part of April.
- Be prepared for severe weather during spring in Iowa.
Past weather
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- Widespread chances for freeze across the Midwest on Monday night
- Dryness is expected to continue, and drought expansion is likely
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- Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall Thursday evening
- Above average temperatures expected for the next few weeks
- Crop condition is mostly good to excellent across the state
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- Hot weather this weekend
- Chances for rain in the next 7 days
- Crops are looking mostly good to excellent across the state
Past Weather
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- Nice weather for the Iowa State Fair
- Crops are looking mostly good to excellent across the state
- Expecting a fairly dry week ahead
Past Weather
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- A warm signal persists through the next three months and a La Niña watch is in effect.
- Close to normal conditions are expected for the next several days, with a slightly elevated chance for warmth.
Past Weather
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- Heat expected to return after some cooler-than-average temperatures this past week.
- Keep an eye out for flash drought as excessive heat is expected.
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- No dryness is reported across the entire state by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
- A warm signal persists through the next three months as ENSO neutral is expected to transition to La Niña by this fall.
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- Cooler temperatures are expected in the next 6-10 days, but first, heat is on the way this weekend.
- Day 3-7 hazards include high temperatures, severe weather, and flooding along the Mississippi.
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- Saturated soils and locally heavy precipitation continue.
- A warm signal persists through the next three months as ENSO neutral is expected to transition to La Niña by this fall.
Past Weather
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- Officially ENSO neutral, with La Niña expected in the next few months.
- A warm signal persists through the next three months.
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- Weeds and bugs are enjoying the warmth, so be sure to check fields.
- More warmth on the way next week.
Past Weather
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- Drought ends in Iowa after 203 weeks; only areas of D0 (abnormal dryness) remain.
- Crop progress is still coming along despite continuous rainfall events.
Past Weather
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- Standing water due to heavy precipitation over newly planted or emerging seeds may cause issues for some.
- Despite lots of rain, planting isn’t significantly behind the 5-year average.
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- Planting progress is slightly behind for both corn and soybeans because of frequent precipitation events.
- Drought improvements continue across the state.
- Precipitation will continue next week.
Past Weather
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- Drought improvements continue, with D3 removal, and this is the first time without extreme dryness in 2 years.
- Around 50% of corn and 30% of soybean acres have been planted across the state.
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- Precipitation has been greater than normal for much of the state in the past 30 days, and we hope to see continued improvements in surface and subsoil moisture.
- Transitioning to La Niña this summer.
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- Improvements in drought seen across the state, but especially welcome in eastern Iowa, thanks to spring rainfall.
- An active weather patten is expected in the next 7 days.
- Warm temperatures likely as we head into May.
Past Weather
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- Cold temperatures may pose issues for perennials or crops ahead of schedule in terms of phenology.
- Quickly transitioning out of El Niño to La Niña conditions, which may increase risks for heat.
Past Weather
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- El Nino transitioning to La Nina during this summer; increased risk of heat
- Still need more moisture for streamflow recovery in many areas of the state, particularly southern and eastern parts of the state
