Posts With Keyword ‘National Weather Service’

Major Winter Storm Update

Posted: Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 6:30 am

A major winter storm is headed our way and the weather forecast is calling for over a foot of snow. 

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Winter Weather Advisory

Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Washington area is expected to receive more snowfall.

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Unusual Weather Pattern

Posted: Friday, December 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am

The weather we experienced yesterday and will experience today are unusual.

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Blizzard Warning

Posted: Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at 7:00 am

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has placed our area under a Blizzard Warning. The warning begins at 9:00 pm this evening and ends tomorrow night at 6:00pm. According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard warning means that falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities of one quarter mile or less are occurring or imminent. This will cause whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. If you need to leave your home for any reason, you are advised to travel with extreme caution.

Washington Awaits First Fall Freeze

Posted: Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 6:24 am

Planters and gardeners in Washington are preparing for the first fall freeze.

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Excessive Heat Warning Issued Through Friday

Posted: Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 6:23 am

An excessive heat warning has been issued until 7 p.m. on Friday for most counties in Southeast Iowa.

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Severe T-Storms Knock Out Power

Posted: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 at 7:23 am

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms rolled through southeast Iowa last night.

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Severe Weather Possible Today

Posted: Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 6:19 am

There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms today and tonight.

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Hot Weather Into Next Week, Cool Wet Summer Predicted

Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 7:23 am

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It appears that hot sticky weather is here to stay.

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Warm, Humid Weather Spawning T-Storms

Posted: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 7:32 am

Warm, humid conditions continue today in Southeast Iowa.

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