Let the Warm-up Begin!

Highs today ranged from the upper 50s across northeast and east-central Iowa to the upper 60s across the western portions of the state along the Missouri River. These highs should be on the rise through Friday, as we then see our first frontal system move into the state since this past weekend. While this system coming up may hold some fun potential for the weather lovers on the plains, as with such a long time between systems and the southerly flow throughout the week we are looking at the potential for another couple days of storm chasing! More details on the potential for severe weather in tomorrow's update...

Back to the happenings of today, April 21, the average highs range from the lower to mid 60s from north to south across the state. The record highs for this time of year are already approaching the 90 degree mark throughout the state; with record lows in the teens to mid 20s. Luckily we won't be talking about getting within 10 degrees of the record lows, but 10 degrees within the record high is a definite possibility for Thursday and Friday this week. Forecasts are still calling for increasing temperatures into the mid 60s to mid 70s from northeast to southwest tomorrow (Wednesday). Thursday's highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s from east to west; and Friday's highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s as well! Friday may be a bit cooler in some portions, mainly northwest, parts of the state as the frontal system begins to move in and may leave some cloud cover over the state on Friday afternoon which will hinder the high temperatures. Nonetheless, expect a very nice latter half of the work week for the entire state!

As mentioned, tomorrow's update will hopefully feature some details into the potential for thunderstorms and whether or not Iowa will be able to see some severe weather.

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