Weather

➔ Thursday and Thursday Night - There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall which could lead to flooding across the area. ➔ Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible, with the heaviest rain expected from late Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Additional rainfall is expected over the weekend. ➔ Confidence is high on … Read More

There is a risk of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday. Storms could move into the area during the morning hours with redevelopment in the afternoon. Each round of storms could pose a risk of damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rain. Confidence in timing and location remain low at this time. Monitor weather conditions and have multiple ways … Read More

This Wednesday, August 11th, Fema and The Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The test will be at approximately 1:20 p.m. Central Time. This test will be broadcast on all radio and television stations across the nation as well as Wireless Emergency Alert capable … Read More

Even though the entire state of Iowa and much of Minnesota  is under a Heat Advisory on Wednesday, the city of Independence has completely isolated itself from the heat as the National Weather Service in Des Moines was reporting that at 6:35 PM in Buchanan County it was 49 degrees with a dew point of … Read More

Today: Severe Storms Expected, especially this evening in Wisconsin What: Severe thunderstorm with a risk for damaging wind, large hail, and tornadoes Where: Highest risk in Wisconsin Timing: Evening time frame (6PM - MIDNIGHT) Impacts: Damaging wind could knock down trees, power lines, farm buildings and damage crops. Large hail could damage property and crops. ACTION: Stay weather aware!  Have … Read More

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Wisconsin, north central and northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat … Read More

Heat and humidity build back into the area through the middle of this week. Heat index values will approach 100 degrees Tuesday before reaching as high as 105 on Wednesday. Periodic shower and storm chances will also be possible through the middle of the week. What: Hot and humid with heat index values of 95-100 on … Read More

(NWS) July 22, 2021 - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding. Starting August 2, the National Weather Service will better convey the severity and potential impacts from thunderstorm … Read More

Air Quality Alert in effect for southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin into tonight. Smoke from western wildfires continues to be carried into our region, with fine particulates perhaps making their way down to near the surface. While the general public is not likely to be affected, sensitive groups (such as children, older adults, those with … Read More