Good evening. Iowa. I'm Michael Nally.

Step outside and you might still feel that crisp morning bite, but don't let it fool you. We're sitting at 33 degrees right now, but the script is about to flip in a big way. The stubborn gray clouds are breaking up, pushing out of the west. And sunshine is taking over. Des Moines, you're already seeing blue skies, while Cedar Rapids catches up by mid-afternoon.

Here comes the warmth. Western Iowa is already leading the charge at 35 degrees, but nobody stays put today. Tonight doesn't bring cooling — it brings climbing. Winds shift southwest after sunset. And temperatures actually *rise* while you sleep. You'll wake up to the upper 30s statewide, with Sioux City hitting 39.

Sunday is where the real show starts. We're talking *seventies*, folks. Western Iowa surges to 72 degrees — that's 26 degrees above normal. Even Eastern Iowa joins the party at 66. It’s going to feel like opening a pizza oven out there. Just keep a grip on your hat — gusts hit 30 miles an hour, creating dangerous fire conditions. Absolutely no outdoor burning today.

The heat sticks around for Monday, flirting with record highs near 70. But enjoy it, because Tuesday brings a reality check. A storm system rolls in with drama: Southern Iowa gets thunderstorms, while Northern Iowa sees a wintry mix. We crash back to the 40s by Wednesday. The Iowa River at Marengo is even under a Flood Watch starting midweek.

Take advantage of this preview of summer — get that grill out or go for a bike ride, because winter isn't quite done with us yet.

See you tomorrow.

Good morning. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

You woke up to a damp, gray world this morning. That rain overnight left everything slick, but here’s the good news: the sun is fighting to break through.

Let's take a trip statewide. Out west, you're winning the temperature lottery today. Council Bluffs and Sioux City hit **51 degrees** — a solid 26 degrees warmer than normal. But hold onto your hat. Winds are breezy at **10 to 15 miles an hour**, gusting to **25**. Tonight, you dip to **34 degrees**, but don't get used to it. Temps actually *rise* overnight into the upper 30s. By tomorrow? **70 degrees.** Summer preview, anyone?

Des Moines, you’re stuck in the middle today. Highs top out at **50 degrees**, but here’s the catch: temperatures *fall* through the afternoon. Northwest winds at **9 to 15 miles an hour** make it feel chillier. Tonight, we clear out to **38 degrees**, but like the west, you warm up overnight to **49 degrees** by sunrise. Sunday is your payoff: **66 degrees and sunny.** It’s going to be gorgeous.

Over in the east. Cedar Rapids and Dubuque are dealing with the coolest air. Highs struggle to **46 degrees**. With northwest winds howling at **15 to 20 miles an hour**, gusting to **30**, it feels downright raw. The Quad Cities might see a sprinkle through **9 A.M.**, but you stay dry after that. You drop to **34 degrees** tonight, then climb back into the upper 30s. Sunday brings a dramatic turnaround: **mid-60s** and full sunshine. Almost like someone flipped a switch.

Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Sunday is the star of the show — statewide **60s and 70s** with full sunshine. Records could fall. Monday stays warm in the **70s**, but a cold front sweeps in Tuesday with showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could pack a punch. Wednesday cools us back to the **40s and 50s**. And up north, that rain might even mix with snow. We rebound slightly Thursday and Friday, but clouds linger.

Watch for black ice on bridges this morning. If you're driving a high-profile vehicle, keep a firm grip on that wheel.

See you tomorrow.

See you this afternoon.

Good morning. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

If you stepped outside early, you already know. Over an inch of rain in 24 hours. And we're sitting at 51 degrees in the middle of thunderstorms. The soggy part? Still rolling.

Right now, storms are packing small hail up to quarter size. The real threat is heavy rain — visibility drops fast when these cells push through. Most of this clears north by mid-morning, but don't get comfortable. The main event is still hours away.

Here's what's building. A Colorado low is tracking northeast, dragging a cold front behind it. By late afternoon, surface-based storms fire up over western Iowa. We've got serious instability — 1000 to 1500 joules per kilogram — plus strong wind shear. Translation? Large hail, damaging winds over 60 miles an hour. And isolated tornadoes are all possible between 5 PM and midnight.

The Quad Cities could flirt with record highs near 72 degrees before storms arrive. Central Iowa hits 69. Eastern Iowa tops out at 68. Western Iowa stays cooler at 53 as the front crashes in faster there. Rain totals by Saturday morning could hit 1 to 1.5 inches statewide, with isolated spots seeing 2 or more.

Tonight gets tricky. That cold front crashes south. And northwestern Iowa faces a wintry surprise. Freezing rain develops after midnight in Emmet. Palo Alto. And northern Kossuth counties. A tenth of an inch of ice is possible before it flips to snow by Saturday morning.

Saturday brings cooler air — highs only reach the upper 40s to low 50s with breezy northwest winds. Sunday flips the script. Sunny, breezy. And warm with highs in the mid 60s. Fire weather concerns may develop given the dry, windy conditions. Next rain chance arrives Tuesday into Tuesday night.

Stay weather-aware this evening. See you tomorrow.

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Good afternoon. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

Step outside right now and you're sitting at 50 degrees. Mild. Quiet. Almost boring. Which is exactly what happens before Iowa weather decides to throw a party.

In the next 24 hours. This afternoon stays comfortable statewide. Western Iowa climbs to 62 with breezy southeast winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Central Iowa hits 60. The Quad Cities and eastern areas settle into the mid to upper 50s. Partly sunny skies dominate, though some of that overcast sticks around in spots.

Tonight? That's when things get spicy. Patchy fog develops early, especially east of I-29. Then after midnight, thunderstorms roll across the state southwest to northeast. These aren't gentle spring showers. We're talking large hail as the primary threat overnight into Friday morning. Heavy downpours tag along for the ride.

Friday is the main event. Temperatures spike into the low 70s across much of Iowa — flirting with record highs. But that warmth comes with strings attached. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon into evening. The wild card? How much sun breaks through. Stay overcast and the severe threat drops. Get any clearing and the atmosphere destabilizes fast, bringing hail, damaging winds. And yes, even a tornado threat if conditions line up.

The weekend flips the script. Saturday clears out with highs around 51. Sunday turns gorgeous — sunny skies, mid 60s. Monday pushes back into the low 70s under sunshine before our next system arrives Tuesday with more rain.

Enjoy the calm today. Keep your weather app handy tonight and especially Friday. This one's got teeth.

For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves.

That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

That fog wrapping around your windshield? It's dense. Visibility down to a quarter mile or less across southern and eastern Iowa. Give yourself extra time this morning. The sun will burn it off by mid-morning.

In the next 24 hours. Right now you're sitting at 43 degrees. But this afternoon? You'll hit the upper 50s to low 60s statewide. Western Iowa peaks at 62. Central Iowa reaches 61. The Quad Cities and eastern areas top out around 57. That's 26 degrees to 26 degrees warmer than normal for early March.

Because tonight flips the script.

Thunderstorms roll in after midnight. We're talking a 90 percent chance of rain and storms between 1 and 5 A.M., sweeping west to east. Some could pack hail. Not the night to leave your car outside if you can help it.

Friday gets wild. Temperatures surge into the low 70s — near record territory. The Quad Cities could hit 74 degrees. But that warmth comes with a price. A cold front barrels through Friday afternoon and evening, triggering another round of storms. A few could be severe. Keep your weather radio charged.

The weekend brings relief. Saturday cools to the low 50s with clearing skies. Sunday warms back to the mid-60s under sunshine. Monday climbs near 70 degrees again.

Tuesday into Wednesday brings another system with rain and temperatures dropping back into the 40s.

Fun fact. Tonight's full moon will be shining through those approaching clouds. And the spring equinox is just two weeks out.

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Good evening. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

Tonight brings patchy fog statewide as moisture settles near the ground. Western Iowa drops to 35 degrees. Central and eastern areas hold closer to 41. The Quad Cities may catch a stray shower or rumble of thunder overnight.

In the next 24 hours. Thursday starts with fog burning off by mid-morning. Then we warm up fast. Western Iowa hits 64 degrees with gusty southeast winds. Central Iowa reaches 62. Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities top out near 59.

But here's where the story shifts. Thursday night, a potent storm system arrives. Rain and thunderstorms sweep across the state after midnight. Some storms could be strong, with hail the main threat.

Friday is the headliner. Temperatures surge into the low 70s. That's roughly 25 degrees above normal for early March. The Quad Cities could challenge record highs. But with that warmth comes more rain and storms.

The weekend offers a breather. Saturday cools to the 50s with clearing skies. Sunday rebounds to the 60s. Monday pushes toward 70 again under sunny skies.

Then Tuesday, the other shoe drops. Rain returns. And by Wednesday, temperatures crash into the 30s and 40s. A rain-snow mix is possible. Two weeks until spring equinox, but we're getting a sneak preview before winter reminds us it's not done yet.

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Good morning. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

Step outside and you'll feel like you're walking on a movie set. The entire state is wrapped in thick fog this morning. Visibility has dropped to a quarter mile or less across northern Iowa, where a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 A.M. With temperatures sitting right at the freezing mark, watch for a few slick patches on the roads. We're currently at 39 degrees under those low clouds.

In the next 24 hours. Western Iowa wins the warmth prize today. You'll hit 55 degrees with that patchy fog burning off by mid-morning. Tonight stays dry with a low around 34.

Central Iowa remains gray and cloudy with a high near 51. Drizzle develops after 8 P.M. and lingers overnight. Low around 41.

Eastern Iowa starts with fog, then stays mostly cloudy. High near 52. Rain moves in after 11 P.M. Low around 41.

The Quad Cities deals with morning fog too. High near 49 under cloudy skies. Rain chances increase after 10 P.M. With a low around 42.

Thursday brings a big warm-up. Western Iowa hits 64 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Central Iowa reaches 63 with morning fog giving way to sun. Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities top out in the upper 50s with some lingering clouds.

Here's the pattern for the week ahead. A potent storm system arrives Thursday night into Friday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely. And a few could be severe with large hail possible. Friday sees highs surge into the upper 60s to near 70 degrees — that's about 20 degrees above normal for early March. The weekend turns cooler but pleasant, with sunshine and highs in the 50s and 60s. Another chance of rain arrives by Tuesday.

Tonight's full moon will have to compete with all those clouds. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight each day now, with the spring equinox just two weeks away.

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Good evening. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

That gray blanket outside your window? It's not going anywhere fast. We're sitting at 40 degrees under stubborn overcast skies, but the real trouble tonight is what you can't see. Fog is quietly settling in across the state.

In the next 24 hours. Northern and eastern Iowa, take note. A Dense Fog Advisory kicks in at 10 P.M. For areas like Decorah and Charles City. Visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less. If you're driving late, you'll want to stick to those low beams.

Central Iowa holds onto mostly cloudy skies tonight with a low around 36 degrees. You might catch a little drizzle toward morning. Wednesday starts with patchy fog before climbing to a high near 50.

Eastern Iowa dips to 31 degrees overnight. Watch out — that's cold enough for any fog to create icy spots on untreated roads. The mist rolls in after 1 A.M. and lingers through mid-morning. Wednesday rebounds to 50.

Western Iowa sees the clearest break. Mostly cloudy tonight with a low of 32, then partly sunny skies by Wednesday morning. You'll hit 55 degrees — the warmest spot in the state.

The Quad Cities sit at 34 degrees overnight with rain picking up by morning. Wednesday stays cooler there, topping out near 51.

Looking ahead, we're in for a wild ride. Thursday jumps into the low 60s. Friday? We're nearing 70 degrees with thunderstorms. Some could be severe, with large hail possible — nearly 29 degrees above normal for early March.

The weekend clears out beautifully. Saturday and Sunday look sunny with highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s. Monday pushes right back toward 70.

Full moon tonight, by the way. If the fog lifts long enough, it'll be worth a look. Sunrise is at 6:47, sunset at 6:08 — we're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every day now.

Charge your phone before bed tonight. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves.

Take care

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Good morning. Iowa. I'm Aaron Jolly.

That gray ceiling overhead? It’s not moving. A massive deck of low clouds surged north from Missouri and Kansas overnight. and now it's parked directly over Iowa. High pressure over Minnesota is trying to feed us some dry air, but frankly, it’s losing the battle.

In the next 24 hours. You'll step out to 31 degrees under heavy overcast skies. and don't expect a dramatic warm-up. Southeast winds at 5 to 10 miles an hour are dragging in that moisture, keeping things damp and raw.

Central Iowa climbs to 44 degrees today, but you won't see much sun. Drizzle develops after 11 P.M. As temperatures hold near 36. Eastern Iowa catches a few early breaks, but clouds thicken fast. You hit 43 before rain chances increase after midnight with a low of 33.

Western Iowa stays stuck in the clouds with a high of 43. Watch for drizzle late tonight as temperatures dip to 32 degrees. That could put a light glaze on surfaces by morning, so take it slow on the roads. Down in the Quad Cities, you'll see 44 degrees with a few early sun breaks. Rain likely moves in after 1 A.M. With a low of 35.

Looking ahead. Tuesday stays drizzly and raw. but then, things get interesting. By Thursday, western Iowa hits 67 degrees. Friday could reach 69 in the Quad Cities with thunderstorms in the mix. That's nearly 29 degrees above normal. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every day now. and spring is definitely waking up.

Keep that umbrella handy. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves.

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Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz.

A narrow band of snow is sliding through southern Minnesota right now. and it's just barely clipping Iowa's northern edge. If you're near the Minnesota border — Estherville. Mason City — you might see light flurries this morning. We're talking under an inch. The rest of the state? Completely dry.

In the next 24 hours. Step outside and you're looking at temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. Western Iowa starts coldest at 25 degrees. Central Iowa sits at 29. The Quad Cities wake up to 26. All under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.

Today's high temperatures tell an interesting story. Western Iowa climbs to 46 degrees — the warmest spot in the state. Sunny skies and a light southerly breeze get you there. Central Iowa hits 45 with mostly sunny conditions. The Quad Cities reach 41 under mostly cloudy skies. Eastern Iowa lands at 38 with partly sunny skies and maybe a few flurries between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. — but most of you stay dry.

Tonight, temperatures plunge. Western Iowa drops to 14 degrees. Central Iowa falls to 19. Eastern Iowa hits 17. The Quad Cities settle at 20.

Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies statewide. Highs range from 31 in western Iowa to 36 in the Quad Cities. Southern Iowa has a slight chance of light snow — under half an inch possible. Most of the state stays dry again.

Sunday night into Monday, a weak system tries to push north from Missouri. Southern counties near the border might see an inch of snow. Tuesday onward, everything changes. Southwesterly flow takes over. Temperatures surge into the 50s, possibly hitting 60 by late week. Rain moves in. Thunderstorms become possible. Spring-like weather settles in for the rest of the week.

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Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.