Freezing in May!?!

Unfortunately that statement above is likely going to come true tonight, as several National Weather Service offices have already issued Frost Advisories for parts of the state. Overnight lows last night ranged from the mid 30s across northwest Iowa to the mid 40s across southeast Iowa. Temperatures were able to stay slightly warmer due to the windy conditions and some scattered cloud cover. With clear skies and calmer winds today, temperatures will be able to warm nicely into the upper 50s to mid 60s across the state. While these temperatures are 10-15 degrees below average, the sun will at least provide some warmth for the state.

Under clear skies tonight, and unfortunately calming winds, the lows tonight will be able to drop into the 30s across the state. With much of the northern two-thirds of the state seeing temperatures at/below or near freezing. Record lows for tonight range from the upper 20s to mid 30s across the state, thus we should remain just above those record levels. Thankfully, this cold air won't stay too long as Sunday will warm up nicely into the mid 60s to lower 70s from northeast to southwest. The southerly winds will continue into next week and provide us with near average and even above average temperatures. A quick look at the highs/lows for early next week below:

Sunday Night - Low 50s to low 40s from west to east.
Monday - Mid 80s to lower 70s from west to east; southerly winds 15-25 mph.
Monday Night - Mid 50s to lower 50s from west to east.
Tuesday - Lower 80s to upper 60s from southwest to northeast; chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night - Upper 40s to upper 50s from northeast to southwest; chance of thunderstorms.