***OFFICIAL 2026 WEATHER THREAD***

[ripvdub]

I was sweating ballz on the rider an hour ago. I wanted to knock it out earlier, but my daughter had a sleepiest and there were 5 last teenagers sleeping in.

 

[cyclonedave25]

The highest heat index for DM is 122° in 1936, I think that will get beat today.

 

[Pope]

Mowed my MIL's yard this morning and trimmed all her bushes. Was nasty hot and humid, but there was cloud cover then, so I survived.

 

[Pope]

The highest heat index for DM is 122° in 1936, I think that will get beat today.

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.

 

[StClone]

Spots in cornfields turning white.

Is that stress related and herbcide acting to bleach the leaves?