Weather Why's What Is a Mesoscale Discussion? July 22, 2023 Zach Sharpe Looking for what a mesoscale discussion is? In this blog article we explain what it is, and why they are issued. Learn more! Read more
Weather Why's What Is Corn Sweat? July 20, 2023 Zach Sharpe 0 Discover the mystery of corn sweat, its role in agriculture, and how it impacts weather patterns. Unveiling nature's fascinating phenomenon. Read more
Weather Why's Unveiling the Mystery: Why Canadian Wildfire Smoke Smells Like Plastic July 18, 2023 Zach Sharpe 0 Unveiling the mystery of why Canadian wildfire smoke smells like plastic, the blog explains the chemistry and health implications. Read more
Weather Why's Why Are Thunderstorms Moving East to West? June 5, 2023 Zach Sharpe 0 Have you been wondering why storms have been moving from east to west the last week? This will explain why! Read more
Iowa Severe Weather Does Iowa Get Severe Weather? Unveiling the State’s Stormy Nature May 11, 2023 Zach Sharpe 0 From tornadoes to thunderstorms, hailstorms to flooding, the state of Iowa experiences a wide range of extreme weather conditions throughout the year. Read more
Weather Why's The “Weller Method” of TV-Tornado Detection February 26, 2023 Zach Sharpe Learn more about this technique that used to identify tornadoes by comparing the strength of TV signals on two channels. Read more
Weather Why's What Is a Snow Squall Warning? February 1, 2023 Zach Sharpe Snow squalls are intense but limited duration periods of moderate to heavy snowfall. Read more
Weather Why's How Do Thunderstorms Form? February 1, 2023 Zach Sharpe Thunderstorms can form anywhere in the world, at any time, as long as the conditions are right. Read more
Weather Why's What Are Light Pillars? February 1, 2023 Zach Sharpe Did you spot multiple beams of light extending upward in the night sky? Learn more about light pillars and what causes them! Read more
Weather Why's What is Rime Ice? January 8, 2023 Zach Sharpe Rime ice is a common sight in Iowa during the winter months when freezing fog leaves behind photogenic trees and vegetation. Read what it is and how it forms. Read more