Gabe Prough

As of this morning, I-35 is still shut down from Ames to the MN state line due to blowing and drifting snow. There are still bad conditions across much of northern Iowa. The DOT hopes to open I-35 by this afternoon, and decreasing winds will help crews clear the roads #IAwx

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for most of central and southern Iowa until 9AM this morning. Turn those low beams on and have a bit more following distance if you're out and about! #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Madison, and Polk counties until 5:45AM. This storm has shown a history of producing gusty winds. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Adair, Adams, Audubon, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie, and Madison counties until 5AM. This storm could produce 70mph wind gusts! #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 8AM for central and southern Iowa. A large complex of storms will bring the potential for damaging winds through the early morning hours. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Calhoun and Webster counties until 8:15AM. These storms have had a history of producing damaging winds. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Audubon, Carroll, and Greene counties until 7:45AM. Strong winds are the main threat. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until noon today. A very strong complex of storms is moving out of Nebraska, carrying a risk for damaging winds. Stay weather aware this morning! #IAwx

A Heat Advisory is back in effect Sunday from 12PM to 8PM for most of central Iowa. It will feel around 105-110°, so stay cool! #IAwx

7AM Radar Update: Showers and storms are ending across central Iowa, but several Flash Flood Warnings are in place across the state. Be alert for flooded areas as you head out this morning. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for central and eastern Iowa until 10AM. This line of storms will have the potential to produce strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning as it moves in. #IAwx

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for all of central Iowa from Saturday Afternoon to Sunday Evening. Some extreme heat is headed our way--the heat index is expected to reach well into the triple digits. #IAwx

Monday Severe Storms Outlook - Severe Weather Outbreak Forecast A Moderate Risk (4/5) of Severe Storms over most of Iowa. Severe weather outbreak is forecast for Monday over Iowa and nearby states. Strong tornadoes along with large hail and damaging winds will be possible. #iawx

RADAR UPDATE 6:20 AM 4/17/25: Spotty thunderstorms are popping up east of Des Moines between Grinnell and Cedar Rapids. These storms are bringing brief heavy downpours and are lifting northeast away from Central Iowa. #iawx

Here's a snapshot from the Iowa DOT camera at the I-80/I-880 interchange near the Minden/Yorkshire area. Traffic is backed up and roads are closing in this area. Travel will be a nightmare in western Iowa today. #IAwx

Road conditions are starting to go downhill in northwestern Iowa with some roads becoming partially to completely covered. Travel will be nearly impossible in this part of the state later today. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Butler and Hardin counties until 6:15AM. Hail near 1" in diameter is possible with this storm. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Dallas and Boone counties until 4:30AM. This storm could produce quarter sized hail. #IAwx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Mahaska, Marion, and Poweshiek counties until 4:15AM. This storm could produce quarter-sized hail. #IAwx

What a difference a day makes! Most locations are around 40° colder right now compared to this time yesterday. We tied the record high of 81° yesterday; today we've spent most of the day in the 30s and low 40s. #IAwx