Sunshine into the Weekend

So much wind today! The sun came out in a hurry after last night's showers but it has certainly been a breezy one. We were talking for a few days prior to last night's front how it may pose a threat for strong storms. On Wednesday it was pretty apparent that the system was not going to amount to much, at least in our area. Iowa did receive some tornadoes but all we got were a few showers overnight. After the frontal passage, high pressure sweeping in really tightened up the pressure gradient. As a result, the winds have been kicking today. Sustained breezes have been at 10-15 mph from the west, with peak gusts area-wide around 35 mph. At least we had plenty of sunshine.

Strong winds are coming in behind last night's cold front across the central US

Temperatures tonight will fall all the way down into the 30s under clear skies. That's much cooler than it was this morning. We're going to have Canadian high pressure stick around for a while. Mostly sunny skies will persist all through the weekend. We also will have our first opportunity this season to reach lows in the 20s. Tomorrow night looks pretty darn cold, with temperatures dropping into the upper-20s. Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy Saturday morning in your bed, staying cozy and warm. Highs will be in the 50s tomorrow and Saturday, but the 60s will return for Sunday.

Starting Monday, we may see a bit of rain in the region. Shower chances are pretty slim as the school week begins, but confidence in precipitation increases for Tuesday through Thursday. Morning lows by this time will be well away from the freezing mark. Expect highs in the 60s and lows in the 50s. This next rainmaker should clear out on Thursday, and temperatures will actually peak in the morning hours. For now, just hang on to your hats. Tomorrow will not be as windy but breezes may still exceed 15 mph at times.

Tonight: Clear and quite chilly. Low of 38°. Winds decreasing to 5-10 mph from the west.
Friday: Mostly sunny and mild with highs near 54°. West winds at 5-15 mph.
Friday night: Cold conditions. Clear skies with a low around 29°. West winds at 5-10 mph.

Thanks for reading!
- Caleb Chevalier