Zach Sharpe, Weather Forecaster at IowaWeather.com

Forecast

Heat Advisory Expanded Across Iowa, Dangerous Heat Continues Through Saturday Evening

September 4, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

A Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning continue across Iowa through Saturday, with dangerous heat index values reaching 100 to 110 degrees.

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Dangerous Heat Continues Across Iowa Through Friday, Heat Index Values Could Reach 105°

September 2, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisories are in effect across parts of Iowa, with heat index values up to 105 degrees through Friday.

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Iowa Weather: Heat Index Near 100 With Storm Chances

August 31, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Hot and humid weather builds across Iowa this week, with heat index values near 100 and scattered storm chances, especially across northern Iowa Tuesday night.

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Late-Season Iowa Heat Builds With Storm Chances Next Week

August 29, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Late-season heat builds across Iowa Sunday through midweek, with heat indices near 100–103° south, warm nights and periodic thunderstorm chances statewide.

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Iowa Weather: Storms Return Before Weekend Heat Builds

August 28, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa weather turns hotter this weekend with morning storms Saturday, highs in the 90s Sunday, heat indices near 100 and more storms next week.

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Iowa Weather Turns Breezy and Pleasant Before Storm Chances Return This Weekend

August 26, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa weather stays pleasant through Friday before warmer, more humid air returns with several chances for thunderstorms this weekend and next week.

Weather Why's

Lunar Eclipse in Iowa: When and How to See the August 2026 Eclipse

August 25, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

See the August 2026 lunar eclipse in Iowa. Find peak viewing times, what to expect, why the Moon turns red and when Iowa’s next lunar eclipse occurs.

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Iowa Weather: Monday Turning Dry Before Tuesday Storm Chance

August 24, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Rain early Monday, drying out by afternoon, before isolated severe storms become possible Tuesday. See storm timing, temperatures and the weekend forecast ahead.