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What Is a Downburst? Causes, Damage, and How It Differs From Tornado

June 3, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Learn what a downburst is, how it forms, how it differs from tornadoes and bow echoes, how long it lasts, and why it can produce destructive winds over 100 mph.

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Iowa Weather Update: Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Thursday in Northwest Iowa

June 2, 2026 Zach Sharpe

A Marginal Risk of severe weather is in place for northwest Iowa on Thursday. Large hail and damaging winds are possible as thunderstorms develop. Get the latest Iowa weather forecast and updates.

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Rain Chances Return to Iowa This Weekend, But It Won’t Be a Washout

May 29, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Rain returns to Iowa this weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. An isolated severe storm is possible in western Iowa Sunday.

Saturday Severe Weather Outlook for Iowa

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Iowa Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible Saturday Across Central & Southern Iowa

May 16, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Severe thunderstorms are possible across Iowa Saturday with risks of large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain. Get the latest Iowa weather forecast.

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Severe Storm Threat Increasing Across Iowa Friday Evening

May 15, 2026 Zach Sharpe

The SPC has expanded the Enhanced Risk across Iowa as severe storms capable of 2” hail, 75 MPH winds, and isolated tornadoes develop tonight.

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Iowa Weather Update: Active Stretch of Severe Weather Expected Across the State Through Tuesday

May 14, 2026 Zach Sharpe

Multiple rounds of severe weather may impact Iowa from Friday through Tuesday with threats including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Iowa: Blizzard Conditions Possible Late This Weekend

March 13, 2026 Zach Sharpe

A powerful winter storm may bring snow and 50+ mph winds to Iowa Sunday into Monday, creating possible blizzard conditions and dangerous travel.

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Iowa Weather Update: Powerful Winds Expected Across the State Thursday Night

March 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe

High Wind Warnings across Iowa tonight with gusts up to 60+ mph. Learn when winds peak, areas impacted, and how to prepare for power outages and dangerous travel.

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Iowa Weather: Winter Weather Advisory Issued Thursday

December 11, 2025 Zach Sharpe

Winter Weather Advisory across Iowa today with snow, sleet, and ice impacting travel. See timing, snowfall amounts, and road impacts across the state.

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Blizzard Conditions Possible Across Northern Iowa Tuesday Night

December 8, 2025 Zach Sharpe

Winter Storm Watch for northern Iowa Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. Dangerous blowing snow, near-whiteouts, 50+ mph winds, travel impacts. Stay prepared!!

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