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FORECAST PREVIEW: More Rain & Cold

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 8:53pm

Storms pushed across the state this evening to produce a second round of heavy rain in portions of the state. Rainfall totals were topping the 1″ mark, and even 1.5″ in North Central Iowa, while severe weather was non-existent despite a small risk for hail.

Heavy rain will return to the state on Wednesday, with another widespread half inch targeting Iowa, with the potential for much more.

Rainfall totals on Sunday:

Mason City: 1.59″

Clarion: 1.31″

Webster City: 1.00″

Fort Dodge: 0.73:

Ames: 0.46″

Carroll: 0.39″

Marshalltown: 0.28″

Des Moines: 0.13″

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BLIZZARD WARNING: Snow And Strong Winds Expected

Submitted by WHO-TV Web Staff
Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 7:31pm

A late season winter storm is set to impact parts of Central Iowa overnight and early Monday morning.  Temperatures will remain close to the freezing point in Des Moines, which will lead to mix precipitation and limited snow accumulations.  Heavier accumulations will be experienced North of I-80.  The clipper system will begin to affect central Iowa between 11PM and 1AM.  The system will move quickly and exit the state by early Monday morning.

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ICE DANGERS: Warning After Recent Melting

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Friday, January 11th, 2013, 4:54am
ICE DANGERS: Warning After Recent Melting

The Marshalltown Fire Department has released a warning reminding people of the dangers of ice during current fluctuating temperatures.

In a statement they warn that, “Ice is very unstable when it freezes and thaws and refreezes so beware and be safe.”

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Furbearer Season Opens

Submitted by Kayleigh McCullough, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 1:00pm
Furbearer Season Opens

Dry conditions have left hunters in central Iowa with limited options as the furbearer season opens this weekend.

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Drought Creates Hunting Challenges

Submitted by Kayleigh McCullough, Multimedia Producer
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 3:59am
Drought Creates Hunting Challenges

Hunters may feel the effects of the drought in the upcoming early duck season. Saturday marks the start of the five day early duck season and hunters will face the most challenging conditions in more than two decades.

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Statewide Tornado Drill

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 4th, 5:16 am
Statewide Tornado Drill

The Annual Tornado Drill in Iowa will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 4.

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Iowa DOT Offers Driving Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather this Week

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 12th, 8:20 am
Iowa DOT Offers Driving Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather this Week

In light of strong winds and snow Wednesday night and through Thursday, the Iowa Department of Transportation is giving Iowans a few driving tips to keep in mind while traveling.

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