DES MOINES, Iowa — Labor Day weekend in Iowa is bringing scattered showers, thunderstorms, and a noticeable cool-down as September’s first full week begins. Weather officials say conditions will vary across the state depending on location, but cooler days are in the forecast for nearly everyone. Rain Chances Into Labor Day Rain showers are continuing…
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — After a warm and dry start to the holiday weekend, Labor Day Monday will bring a return of wet weather across parts of Missouri, forecasters say. Dry Start to the Weekend The National Weather Service in Springfield reported that scattered showers will stay limited on Sunday, mostly in far western Missouri and…
DES MOINES, Iowa — The final weekend of summer in Iowa will bring a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, with parts of the state seeing over an inch of rainfall before Labor Day wraps up, forecasters say. Western Iowa Wettest Through the Holiday Showers are expected to move into western Iowa Saturday night, lingering…
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Central Illinois will enjoy warm and pleasant weather through Tuesday before a sharp cold front arrives midweek, bringing scattered showers, gusty winds, and the chilliest nights since early summer. Weekend Wrap-Up and Early Week Outlook According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, highs Sunday and Monday will reach the upper 70s…
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Flooding along the Wapsipinicon River is creating dangerous travel conditions in eastern Iowa heading into Labor Day weekend, with roads in Scott and Clinton Counties affected. Flooding Conditions Along the River As of Thursday night, the National Weather Service Quad Cities reported river levels at 11.1 feet, just above the official 11-foot…
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — As the Labor Day weekend begins, drivers and families across central Illinois can look forward to clear skies and calm travel conditions along Interstates 57 and 74, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny Start to Holiday Weekend Saturday will bring sunny skies with highs near 80°F, paired with light east winds…
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — After a punishing streak of triple-digit heat, Lubbock and surrounding parts of west Texas and eastern New Mexico are finally getting a short-lived break — thanks to scattered storms and isolated downpours moving across the region this week. According to KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley, overnight storms on Monday brought brief showers,…
CHICAGO — An extreme heat watch has been issued for northeastern Illinois, including Chicago, as oppressive humidity and soaring temperatures are set to push the heat index between 105 and 115 degrees through midweek. According to NBC Chicago, Tuesday will begin with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, but rapidly climbing dew points will make conditions…
CHICAGO — A classic stretch of summer heat is settling over the city this week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s, hazy skies from wildfire smoke, and only a slim chance of rain to offer relief. According to FOX 32 Chicago, Tuesday will begin with more moderate highs in the mid-80s, under partly cloudy conditions….
TEXAS — As the death toll from the July 4 flash floods in central Texas rises to at least 109, including 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic, questions continue to swirl about whether residents were warned in time — and if anything more could have been done to prevent the catastrophe. Search and rescue…