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JUST IN: Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park has blown up, destroying a nearby boardwalk as tourists could be seen running to safety. According to Geyser Times, there were no injuries. A radio report noted: "First large pool at biscuit basin... large explosion... lots of

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The main impulse of thunderstorms will move into northern Iowa later this evening with the primary activity to hit after 7 PM this evening. This will be a strong NW flow event with these storms capable of damaging winds, hail, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

The main impulse of thunderstorms will move into northern Iowa later this evening with the primary activity to hit after 7 PM this evening. This will be a strong NW flow event with these storms capable of damaging winds, hail, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.
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A TORNADO WATCH has just been issued for portions of north central and northeast Iowa valid until midnight tonight. - A few tornadoes possible - Isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible - Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

A TORNADO WATCH has just been issued for portions of north central and northeast Iowa valid until midnight tonight.

- A few tornadoes possible
- Isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible
- Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
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The northern lights are visible tonight. Make sure to get away from any light pollution and point your camera to the north, you will see it. ✅

The northern lights are visible tonight. Make sure to get away from any light pollution and point your camera to the north, you will see it. ✅
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Yes it has been very dry lately but we are moving in the right direction. A big pattern change is in the making by the end of the month and through the first half of November promoting above normal precipitation. The storm dates are being calculated now. More details to follow

Yes it has been very dry lately but we are moving in the right direction. 

A big pattern change is in the making by the end of the month and through the first half of November promoting above normal precipitation.

The storm dates are being calculated now. More details to follow
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Above average temperatures/precipitation continue to be the main theme during Week 1 and temperatures trending more average in Week 2 with the onset of a strong frontal system. Confidence continues to increase for showers and thunderstorms to hit the forecast area Nov. 17-19th

Above average temperatures/precipitation continue to be the main theme during Week 1 and temperatures trending more average in Week 2 with the onset of a strong frontal system.

Confidence continues to increase for showers and thunderstorms to hit the forecast area Nov. 17-19th
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A strong pacific storm system will bring an accumulating snow risk to the central plains/OH valley surrounding Thanksgiving Day. Continue to check back as we fine-tune the exact track, timing, and totals.

A strong pacific storm system will bring an accumulating snow risk to the central plains/OH valley surrounding Thanksgiving Day. Continue to check back as we fine-tune the exact track, timing, and totals.
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Final Thanksgiving Travel Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday – The main storm system will move south and east of Iowa tomorrow, but we will watch for isolated pockets of drizzle along and south interstate 80 Wednesday morning. This is followed by a couple of rain showers over

Final Thanksgiving Travel Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday –

The main storm system will move south and east of Iowa tomorrow, but we will watch for isolated pockets of drizzle along and south interstate 80 Wednesday morning.

This is followed by a couple of rain showers over
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While cold air is dominating the area, a clipper system will swing through the north and central plains Friday night/Saturday with the potential for a quick hitting of snow accumulation. We have introduced probabilities to highlight this risk over parts of SD/NE/IA/KS/MO/IL

While cold air is dominating the area, a clipper system will swing through the north and central plains Friday night/Saturday with the potential for a quick hitting of snow accumulation.

We have introduced probabilities to highlight this risk over parts of SD/NE/IA/KS/MO/IL
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Pattern Favorable for Clipper Systems December 5-11th – We will quickly transition back to a northwest flow that will be capable of producing Alberta clippers followed by shots of cold Canadian air. Confidence is growing for the first clipper to hit this weekend with another

Pattern Favorable for Clipper Systems December 5-11th –

We will quickly transition back to a northwest flow that will be capable of producing Alberta clippers followed by shots of cold Canadian air.

Confidence is growing for the first clipper to hit this weekend with another
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Clipper System for January 15-16, 2026 – An area of low pressure will curve southeast from Alberta once Thursday hits with an area of snow to develop over the northern plains Thursday morning. This activity will work south with time into Iowa by Thursday afternoon lasting

Clipper System for January 15-16, 2026 –

An area of low pressure will curve southeast from Alberta once Thursday hits with an area of snow to develop over the northern plains Thursday morning.

This activity will work south with time into Iowa by Thursday afternoon lasting
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Clipper System for Tuesday, January 20th – An area of low pressure will move in from the northwest once Tuesday morning hits with snow increasing out west, then moving into Iowa by the afternoon into the evening. Cold surface temperatures with snow ratios closer to 20:1 will

Clipper System for Tuesday, January 20th –

An area of low pressure will move in from the northwest once Tuesday morning hits with snow increasing out west, then moving into Iowa by the afternoon into the evening.

Cold surface temperatures with snow ratios closer to 20:1 will