***OFFICIAL 2026 WEATHER THREAD***
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According to WHO channel 13 weather app, the heat index in Ankeny right now is 120. Turned my thermostat up a few degrees to try to give my AC unit a fighting chance. Also have a large fan blowing up the basement steps to try to help circulate the cooler air from downstairs.
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As of an hour ago: A few weak cells have been moving slowly eastward
across northern Iowa this morning in vicinity of the a weak MCV
moving across the area. Within the last 20 minutes, convective
intensity has started to increase somewhat. Given the weak forcing,
it is is not clear whether these storms will mature, but if they do,
4000-5000 J/kg MLCAPE and 45 to 50 knots of effective shear will
support supercells capable of large hail and severe wind gusts.
Looking at the radar there is one cell NW of Waterloo that looks like it could get nasty.
across northern Iowa this morning in vicinity of the a weak MCV
moving across the area. Within the last 20 minutes, convective
intensity has started to increase somewhat. Given the weak forcing,
it is is not clear whether these storms will mature, but if they do,
4000-5000 J/kg MLCAPE and 45 to 50 knots of effective shear will
support supercells capable of large hail and severe wind gusts.
Looking at the radar there is one cell NW of Waterloo that looks like it could get nasty.
Algona is currently 88 degrees with a heat index of 121. A few hours ago Algona was 91 degrees, 100% humidity, and a heat index of 137.
Good. I want to stress the f out of it. I’m sick of mowing.
Agreed. Was at the pool for 3 hours today with kids. Did have to hydrate after but it was a great day.
Jason Parkin thinks their sensor broke FWIW.
