Weather

Drought conditions are likely to develop over the southern half of Iowa in August as the month starts with a string of abnormally hot days with little chance for rain.

One acre of corn can release 4,000 gallons of water per day, enough to fill a residential swimming pool in less than a week.

Drought conditions are likely to develop over the southern half of Iowa in August as the month starts with a string of abnormally hot days with little chance for rain.

“Not all derechos are created equal,” said Rich Kinney, a warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Quad Cities bureau.

Weather changes like high heat and humidity can lead to dehydration, a key trigger for a migraine attack, experts say. In addition, changes in temperature, humidity, greater sunlight and changes to sleeping patterns are all potential migraine triggers.

A heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening in Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Here is what to watch out for, and places to cool off, in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area.

Wind gusts of up to 80 mph uprooted trees, overturned semis and kicked up a wall of dust as the storm swept through.

After a monthslong battle with the insurance company, Jodi and John Philipp were finally able to begin clean up at their 13-acre farm in Benton County that was destroyed in the August 2020 derecho.