***Official 2024 Weather Thread***

[KidSilverhair]

All you need to do is move to SoCal or somewhere on the Mediterranean.

I still remember my high school social studies class when we were studying geography and climates, and it was pointed out the “Mediterranean climate” was generally mild temperatures and good rainfall year round … and the only place in the United States with that type of climate was San Diego.

I also visited my son in the San Francisco Bay area in the spring of 2023 and that weather is near-perfect, too.

I mean, except for the earthquakes. And the fires.

 

[exCYtable]

I just hope it doesn't mean we have August feels in September during football games.

We totally will

 

[KnappShack]

The trees in the neighborhood are changing color already

Seems very early

 

[cybychoice]

The trees in the neighborhood are changing color already

Seems very early

I noticed a bunch of leaves on the ground this morning driving around and said the same thing to my wife.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

Strong cell moving into south side of metro

 

[ISUcyclones11]

Strong cell moving into south side of metro View attachment 132614

And also a weak velocity couplet maybe?

 

[madguy30]

The trees in the neighborhood are changing color already

Seems very early

There were some changes last week up north.

I thought early colors were usually a result of a dry year but there has been plenty of water up there.

 

[NWICY]

We need this in Iowa and at games

Man, I haven't seen Frankie in a while, does he still give storm warnings out?

 

[ISUcyclones11]

Man, I haven't seen Frankie in a while, does he still give storm warnings out?

sure does he's on the tornado reddit as well too

 

[ackatch]

The trees in the neighborhood are changing color already

Seems very early

Same here in Waukee. Mostly on the tree we transplanted last fall - half wondering if it's stress from all the water.

 

[BCClone]

sure does he's on the tornado reddit as well too

He is a dancing king though.

 

[Gunnerclone]

The trees in the neighborhood are changing color already

Seems very early

Interesting. The foliage forecasts I’ve seen have been a week to 10 days later than normal.

 

[bluestarcyclone]

Adding to others, my maple is already starting to turn red. Super early for it

 

[Turn2]

No native trees are turning yet around Des Moines, at least that I've seen. If these are yard trees you've likely got a root constriction problem, especially if it's a maple or other hardwood.

 

[wxman1]

 

[theshadow]

Summer's last stand (hopefully)?

 

[ackatch]

Summer's last stand (hopefully)?

One last time to crack out the inflatable pool and spend an afternoon enjoying a few Ames Lagers while playing with the kiddo.

 

[MJ29]

One last time to crack out the inflatable pool and spend an afternoon enjoying a few Ames Lagers while playing with the kiddo.

That will most certainly be happening at our house too.

 

[wxman1]

CR Community Schools are dismissing early tomorrow.

 

[CRcyclone6]

CR Community Schools are dismissing early tomorrow.

Real early. 10:50am for HS and MS. 11:50am for elementary.