Cooler Monday

Cloud cover and isolated showers kept temperatures a bit cooler today across parts of the state. Highs in the upper 40s and 50s across much of the northern two-thirds of Iowa were likely an artifact of the clouds and rain. The southern portions of the state did however see the sun throughout the afternoon, and despite the northwesterly winds they managed to reach into the upper 50s and lower 60s for highs this afternoon. As I mentioned in the previous sentence, the entire state saw strong northwesterly winds. Gusts in the 30s were common, with even a few sites in south-central Iowa seeing 41 mph gusts!


Look forward to rising temperatures through Thursday this week, as highs increase into the 60s tomorrow; 60s and 70s on Wednesday; and well into the 70s on Thursday. It was also brought to my attention today that The Weather Channel has been displaying forecasted temperatures well into the 80s!! This afternoon they still had a high of 88 for Ames later this week... While highs in the 80s across the state are certainly possible, I don't think we'll be seeing nearly 90 anytime this week. Just another reason that I like to tell people that The Weather Channel is terrible at forecasting!!