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…
ANCHORAGE, AK — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off Alaska’s southern coast on July 16, briefly triggering a tsunami warning and forcing several communities to evacuate toward higher ground. The advisory was canceled within hours, but the quake left behind a series of aftershocks and raised national concerns over coastal readiness. The Quake…
NORTH DAKOTA — A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for large portions of western and central North Dakota through 1 a.m. Monday, as storm systems continue to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and hail to the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that hazardous weather conditions could significantly impact travel and outdoor activity…