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30-04-2025
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Thunderstorms tonight begin unsettled pattern ahead
Tonight features increasing clouds with showers and thunderstorms beginning around 9 PM in our western towns. Storms will advance eastward from west to east through the evening hours, weakening as they do so. Though these storms will be weakening, an isolated strong to severe wind gust or two is possible, along with heavy rainfall. Storms will work their way south and east of the region a little after midnight and we will be left with mostly cloudy skies and a few lingering showers with temperatures dropping down to around 60 degrees. Wednesday continues the risk for scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder, as Tuesday's front stalls just to our south. Though the threat for severe weather will be very low Wednesday, an instance or two of heavy rainfall and a few rumbles of thunder will once again be a good bet. With an abundance of clouds, temperatures won't be as warm with highs in the mid 70s. There will be plenty of dry time and the best chance for showers and storms will be in our southern counties closer to the front. Thursday begins on a quiet note as a warm front lifts north around dawn. Our area will be caught between the warm front and the cold front, which will enable moisture to move into the region. With sunshine expected, a typical summertime pattern of scattered thunderstorms are a good bet. One or two of those storms could provide the risk for small hail and strong winds but the threat for severe weather is low overall. Temperatures will warm back up to around 80 degrees. StormTracker 59 Travel Forecast Friday sees a cold front cross during the afternoon, with scattered showers and storms likely under mostly cloudy skies. With the clouds, temperatures will be cooler with highs in the low 70s. Once again, an instance or two of heavy rainfall in an isolated variety is possible in some of the stronger storms. Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025: Thunderstorms and Lightning Saturday provides the risk for few showers still in the morning with a northerly flow, along with a few clouds but we will see late-day clearing. With that northerly breeze in place, it will be much cooler with highs in the low to mid threat for patchy instances of frost will be around in the sheltered spots overnight as temperatures drop to around 40. Sunday promises to be a beautiful day, with plenty of sunshine expected and high temperatures in the mid 60s. Monday continues the beautiful weather with high pressure still in control and highs in the mid 70s. Tuesday introduces the risk for a few late day showers with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Looking ahead in your extended forecast, it's a quiet and warm pattern in store with temperatures slightly above average in the 70s. An upper-level trough will try to spit out a few chances for light showers, but we are not looking at any particular washouts. No signs of Old Man Winter or even chances for frost are expected. Don't sleep on the UV index this time of year, which will be running very high with the abundant sunshine expected. TONIGHTScattered thunderstorms. Lows near showers and storms, mainly south. Highs in the mid showers and storms. Highs near showers and storms. Highs in the low clouds/showers, PM sunshine. Cooler. Highs in the low and warm. Beautiful! Highs near sunny! Highs in the mid sunny. Late day shower. Highs in the mid to upper scattered showers. Highs in the mid showers. Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-04-2025
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This weekend's weather: Soggy to sunshine!
Tonight features rain, which will be likely at times under mostly cloudy skies as a low pressure system scoots by to our north. Most towns will see a quarter to a half inch of rain, but some isolated instances of heavier amounts are possible. Flooding is not expected, nor is severe weather – this is good sleeping weather, folks! We will see low temperatures dip back into the mid to upper 50s. Saturday begins on a wet note, as our aforementioned low pressure system scoots off to the northeast and a cold front passes through during the morning. Despite the front crossing in the morning, we will still see the risk for a few scattered showers in the afternoon amidst clouds with a north/northwesterly flow persisting. That will hold temperatures down into the mid 60s for highs as we won't see the mercury climb much. Skies will clear out after dark and temperatures will plummet as a result, with lows around 40 degrees – a spot or two of frost is certainly possible in those sheltered spots! Sunday will be a sun-sational end to the weekend with plenty of sunshine expected and high pressure in control. Despite plenty of sunshine we will see highs in the low to mid 60s with our northerly breeze continuing, so it's a cooler day overall. Enjoy this wonderful day! Monday is also going to be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine. A southerly breeze will warm us up nicely back up into the mid to upper 70s. Low humidity values, a bit of a breeze, warm temperatures and a dry topsoil will provide an increased risk for brush fires. Clouds will increase as our next system begins to approach during the overnight hours. StormTracker 59 Travel Forecast Tuesday begins on a dry note with partly sunny skies but by dinnertime, we will be watching a cold front approach. The low pressure associated with this front will be a strong one, and so we will watch showers and thunderstorms approach around dinnertime. The best chance for severe weather will be farther back to the west along the Ohio River, but a couple of strong storms are still possible in the evening as the front crosses. We will see high temperatures around 80 degrees. Wednesday sees Tuesday's front stall just to our south and east. We will be close enough by it to see a few scattered showers and storms. There will be plenty of dry time in between them. High temperatures will dip back into the mid 70s. Thursday sees that front lift back to the north as a warm front, which will provide the opportunity for more scattered showers and storms. We always have to watch warm fronts that lift north like this, with a strong storm or two possible. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s. Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025: Thunderstorms and Lightning Friday provides more chances for showers and storms – especially early – as a cold front passes through. We will see showers decrease during the afternoon with highs in the low 70s. Looking ahead in your extended forecast, after an active setup for much of the week, the weekend looks awesome with plenty of sunshine expected each day. Highs will be in the 60s on Saturday and in the 70s on Sunday. We will see temperatures back up close to 80 by Monday with plenty of sunshine. TONIGHTShowers likely. Good sleeping weather! Lows in the upper likely, especially early. Late day clearing. Highs in the mid start, beautiful with plenty of sun. Highs in the mid sunny. Nice! Highs in the mid to upper day storms. Highs near showers and storms. Highs in the mid showers and storms. Highs in the upper storms. Late day clearing. Highs near sunny! Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-04-2025
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Few showers and storms Friday, near-record warmth Saturday!
Tonight features a few isolated showers before midnight with quiet conditions until dawn, when a few scattered showers and a rumble or two of thunder will be around. Our risk for severe weather for the remainder of tonight is still non-zero but is very low, especially in comparison to what we saw on Thursday. It's a warm night on the way – a little muggy even! Low temperatures will dip back to around 60 degrees. Friday will still be an unsettled day as Thursday's front sags south into our region in the morning, before lifting back up to the north during the afternoon. A series of low pressure systems in the coming days will ride along that front, but thankfully, the front axis will mostly remain to our north, preventing flooding threats that will be far greater to our north and west. Nonetheless, expect a few showers with a few rumbles in the morning with more widely scattered activity expected during the afternoon. A strong storm or two still cannot be ruled out, but our threat will not be nearly as substantial overall as Thursday's threat with our front nudging north. With sunshine peaking through in the afternoon, temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 70s. Though our front will be farther north, a few scattered thunderstorms are still possible. A couple of strong to severe storms are still possible, given the setup – though this threat is once again lower than Thursday's severe weather risk. Saturday is quiet and VERY warm as our stalled frontal system lifts north into Pennsylvania and northern Ohio. A stout southerly breeze, with wind gusts as high as 25 mph combined with a very warm air mass in place will push high temperatures to near record territory once again, with highs jumping up into the low 80s. A few mid 80s in our western counties is likely! Outside of a brief isolated sprinkle, we should remain dry, however rain chances will increase heading into Sunday morning. Vegetables to plant in spring Sunday sees a strong cold front push through the region. Thankfully, our front and subsequent low pressure to our south our speeding up in how quick they will pass through, with our front now looking to cross during the late morning. Though this will present a soggy day on the way for the region, the timing does help significantly mitigate our severe weather risk. Expect plenty of clouds and showers with highs dropping during the afternoon from around 70 to around 60 by dinnertime. Monday features a morning sprinkle or two with a slow and gradual clearing of clouds. However, with a west to northwest wind, we will be much colder than over the weekend as that colder air rushes in with highs in the low 50s. Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025: Tornadoes Tuesday features plenty of sunshine with temperatures even colder, as a strong Canadian high punches even colder air into the region. High temperatures as a result will struggle to climb, with highs only in the mid 40s. Wednesday will still feature below average temperatures, but we will begin to see an improvement with highs in the mid 50s and plenty of sun. By the late afternoon, clouds will increase as our next system begins to approach. Thursday will be a wet day at times with a low pressure system scooting into the region. Temperatures will be close to normal for this time of year with highs around 60. Looking ahead in your extended forecast, we will begin to see our temperatures rebound to around normal as the tug of war between cool and warm air masses continues. Temperatures will climb to around 60 on Thursday despite showers being likely with a front scooting through. More showers will be possible toward the end of the week. TONIGHTStrong to severe thunderstorms, mainly north. Storms dropping to around likely early. PM isolated showers with sun. Highs in the upper sunny. Near record warmth! Highs in the low to mid showers. Highs in the upper 60s, dropping into the 50s in the sprinkles. Clearing skies. Cooler. Highs in the near sunny. Chilly! Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the mid likely. Highs near chances continue. Highs in the mid showers. Highs near sunny. Highs near 60. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 5: Flood Safety
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — It's the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week and today's topic is something still fresh on the minds of many in Siouxland: Flooding & Flood Safety. On average, there are more flood-related fatalities than any other weather phenomena, with the exception of heat-related deaths. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), since 1940, flooding has resulted in 8,616 fatalities, or a 30-year average of 88 per year. That average has, unfortunately risen over the past ten years, reaching an average 103 flood-related fatalities per year from 2013 through 2023. However, keep in mind, that number is likely higher after several significant flood events in the U.S in 2024. Severe Weather Awareness Day 4: Hail & Wind Safety With that being said, it's crucial to be prepared and know what to do should flooding impact your area. This starts with knowing a little about the we see in Siouxland: Flash Flood: Flash floods generally develop within 6 hours of the immediate cause. Causes of flash flooding include heavy rain, ice or debris jams, and levee or dam failure. These floods exhibit a rapid rise of water over low-lying areas. In some cases, flooding may even occur well away from where heavy rain initially fell Ice Jam Flooding: As ice or debris moves downstream, it may get caught on any sort of obstruction to the water flow. When this occurs, water can be held back, causing upstream flooding. When the jam finally breaks, flash flooding can occur downstream. Snowmelt Flooding: When the major source of water involved in a flood is caused by melting snow. Unlike rainfall that can reach the soil almost immediately, the snowpack can store the water for an extended amount of time until temperatures rise above freezing and the snow melts. This frozen storage delays the arrival of water to the soil for days, weeks, or even months. Once it begins to melt and does reach the soil, water from snowmelt behaves much as it would if it had come from rain instead of snow by either infiltrating into the soil, running off, or both. Flooding can occur when there is more water than the soil can absorb or can be contained in storage capacities in the soil, rivers, lakes and reservoirs. River Flooding: Occurs when river levels rise and overflow their banks or the edges of their main channel and inundate areas that are normally dry. River flooding can be caused by heavy rainfall, dam failures, rapid snowmelt and ice jams. The National Weather Service issues Flood Warnings for designated River Forecast Points where a flood stage has been established: The stages of river flooding are as follows: –Minor: low-lying areas adjacent to the stream or river, mainly rural areas and farmland and secondary roadways near the river flood. -Moderate: Water levels rise high enough to impact homes and businesses near the river and some evacuations may be needed. Larger roads and highways may also be impacted. –Major: Extensive rural and/or urban flooding is expected. Towns may become isolated and major traffic routes may be flooded. Evacuation of numerous homes and businesses may be required. When flooding is a possibility or imminent, there are several different flood alerts your local National Weather Service may issue: -Flood Watch or Flash Flood Watch -Flood Warning or Flash Flood Warning Like Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watches/Warnings, it's important to know the difference between a watch vs. warning during flooding events: The major difference between flood watches/warnings and other severe weather watches/warnings is the duration of each alert. Especially a Flood or Flash Flood Warning, which can last several hours, unlike for example, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning which generally last half and hour to an hour at most. Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 3: Thunderstorms & Preparedness Similar to Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings though, the National Weather Service is transitioning to impact-based Flash Flood Warnings, some of which parts of Siouxland saw with the June 2024 flooding event. Here is how this works: There is the most basic Flash Flood Warning, issued when Flash Flooding is imminent or occuring and will pose a risk to life and property. This is like how we have the base Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Then there are two different tags the NWS may add on to a Flash Flood Warning. 1.) Considerable: Rare. Used if there are indications that flash flooding capable of unusual severity or impact is imminent or occuring. Urgent action is required to protect lives & property. 2.) Catastrophic (Flash Flood Emergency): Extremely Rare. When a flash flood threat to life and property is imminent or occuring with catastrophic damage and impacts occurring or imminent. Floodwaters will rise or have risen to levels rarely, if ever, seen. This is the flood equivalent of a Tornado Emergency. More information about impact-based Flash Flood Alerts can be found here. Before flooding strikes though, make sure you and your family have a plan. Also make sure you know your flooding risk: Is your home, business or school in a floodplain? Where is water likely to collect on the roadways you most often travel? What is the fastest way to get to higher ground? Where will we evacuate to, if necessary? You'll also want to check your home insurance. Most standard policies don't include flood insurance, so you may need to contact your insurance company or agent purchase flood insurance and ensure that you're covered. This will need to be done well in advance of any potential flooding since many policies take at least 30 days to go into effect, according to NWS. During flooding or when flooding is likely, stay informed, make sure you have several ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to evacuate, if needed. Obey all evacuation orders and get to higher ground immediately, if issued. Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 2: Tornado Safety Even if evacuation isn't imminent or required during a flooding event, flood present many danger within and around your home. If you have flooding in your home or business, avoid rooms where water is covering electrical outlets and cords. This could pose the risk of electrocution. Likewise, outside, avoid walking through floodwaters, which could have submerged electrical wires and downed power lines, that may or may not be electrically charged. Aside from the risk of live electrical lines, floodwaters harbour may other hazards. Just 6 inches of moving water is enough to sweep you off your feet. In addition to this, floodwater may be deeper than it appears and may contain things like: sharp objects, chemicals, bugs & snakes, sewage, debris, and bacteria. Don't drive through floodwaters either. Remember, 'Turn Around, Don't Drown. 12 inches of water, just one foot of moving water, is enough to sweep a car away. And 18 inches of moving water can sweep away a smaller truck or SUV. After flooding, continue to stay informed: Stay tuned to your local news for updated information on road conditions. Watch for boil water advisories as water may not be safe to drink, cook, or clean/shower with after a flood. Check with your utility company, many have apps, for updates on service restoration. Additionally, carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of death after storms in areas dealing with power outages. Never use a portable generator inside, not even in the garage. Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 1: Lightning Continue to avoid floodwater, avoid impacted areas, obey all road closures other informational signs that may be put out. Finally, don't enter a flood damaged home/building until an All Clear has been given by authorities. Water can cause floors to collapse, ceiling to fall, etc. Ensure the electricity has been turned off and have only your power company or a qualified electrician fix wires. Contact your insurance agent to discuss property damage and most importantly, be sure to let family and friends know you're ok. For more flood safety tips and information, visit the National Weather Service . There, you can find state-specific flood information and safety tips. And for the latest weather any time in Siouxland, visit the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025: Outdoor Safety
Your Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador weather team, StormTracker 59, is once again participating in a week-long Severe Weather Awareness event hosted by the National Weather Service – Charleston in the hopes of providing helpful information to help you and your family stay safe when severe weather strikes. For Friday, March 28th, 2025, we take a look at outdoor weather safety: What better way to help with safety in weather than with some easy phrases! Remember the 'Turn around, don't drown' mantra for flooding? There's quite a few more for different types of severe weather we see in our region: We see a lot of weather-related disasters in West Virginia. According to the National Weather Service, between 1980 and 2024, West Virginia has been impacted by 47 billion-dollar disasters – that's an average of about one per year! Take a look at the different types of weather-related disasters below: Being outside during severe weather is never a good idea. Whether it's flooding, lightning, tornadoes, or some other type of severe weather – being outside during those kind of weather events can be life-threatening in some circumstances. Head indoors during severe weather and remain indoors until the impacting storm passes. And as always, never try to cross floodwaters – whether by foot or vehicle. It's not a question of but severe weather will impact the Mountain State. We see and experience it every year in varying levels of impact and intensity. The key is to be prepared for severe weather, not scared! This is true both when inside your home and severe weather strikes, at the workplace, or outside and that's why it's important to have a plan in place for each location. Having an emergency kit is essential for being prepared! Water (One gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation) Food (enough non-perishable food to last several days) NOAA weather radio Flashlight First aid kit Batteries Whistle or air horn (to signal for help) Mask (such as a dust mask to help filter contaminated air) Duct tape (in case of shelter-in-place) Boots Helmet (protects your head in case of extreme weather, such as a tornado) Moist towelettes (for personal sanitation) Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Manual can opener Local maps Cell phone chargers It is recommended that you have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts. Important watch and warning information will always be displayed on 59 News with our news ticker, and our meteorologists will keep you updated on severe weather as it happens and potential incoming severe weather – our number one job is to keep you and your family safe from severe weather! Our StormTracker 59 app, completely free on the Apple and Google Play store will enable you to set up your location to where you receive pertinent weather alert information for your specific area. The StormTracker 59 team has you covered to help keep you and your family safe when the threat for severe weather is possible! There are multiple ways of staying up to date with us on the latest warnings for our region that would indicate this potential threat, along with watching updated daily video forecasts, and much more! On air on WVNS-TV 59 on CBS at 5 AM, 6 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM and 11 PM Monday through Friday and 6 PM and 11 PM on the weekends. On air on WVNS-TV 59 on Fox at 10 PM Monday through Sunday. Our broadcasts are available on several digital platforms, including Paramount Plus, Youtube TV and Tubo Online on our website here, where you can see the latest watches, warnings, forecast discussions, videos, current data and so much more! The StormTracker 59 mobile app, free on the Apple and Google Play. The StormTracker 59 Facebook page and Twitter page. After the storm, when safe to do so, your voice, photos, and video can be some of the best resources your local, state, and federal meteorologists have in determining what caused storm damage. It can even be the only look we have at what is going on at ground level when severe weather strikes. For StormTracker 59 we make sharing these easy via social media, email at weather@ or our community photo album on our website. Weather Together is free and easy to share photos with us and your community. Try it out for yourself here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
