Posts With Keyword ‘Harry Hillaker’

June Was Hot Everywhere, Not Just Iowa

Posted: Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 am

Kids enjoy the cool spray during this water fight match at Thursdays in Pella

According to a report released last week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last month was the warmest June on record globally.

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Keywords: Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, Temperatures

Minimal Severe Weather in May Has Been Rare, says Climatologist

Posted: Monday, May 31st, 2010 at 6:27 am

It’s been an abnormal early part of the summer for the state in terms of severe weather – or the lack thereof.

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Keywords: Harry Hillaker, severe weather, State Climatologist Harry Hillaker, Weather

Summer Could be Cool, Wet says Climatologist

Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:21 am

Sunshine and high temperatures in the 80s may be in the forecast for the near future, but hot and dry weather may not be a trend for the entire summer.

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Keywords: Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist Harry Hillaker, Summer Forecast, Weather

Warm Weather to Stick Around for a While, says Climatologist

Posted: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 6:23 am

Temperatures in the area have gotten noticeably warmer in the past several days, and the 80-degree weather will likely stick around for a while longer.

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Keywords: Harry Hillaker, Marion County, Weather

Cooler Weather Expected at Tulip Time

Posted: Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 6:27 am

Tulip Toren

An eye on the forecast for later this week looks as though the weather will cooperate for the 75th Annual Tulip Time festival in Pella, though it may be a bit cooler than what we’ve been experiencing.

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Keywords: 2010 Tulip Time, 75th Annual Tulip Time, Harry Hillaker, pella, TT 2010, Tulip Time, Weather

Soggy Soil Could Delay Fieldwork, says Climatologist

Posted: Monday, March 22nd, 2010 at 6:29 am

The heavy snowfall this winter and more precipitation this past weekend continues to keep the ground saturated, and while it is no doubt creating potential concerns for flooding, the very wet soil may also hinder farming activities this spring.

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Keywords: Farming, Fieldwork, Harry Hillaker, Marion County, Soil Conditions

Cold, Wet Weather Moving Into Marion County

Posted: Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 6:29 am

More precipitation is headed toward Marion County, and it’s expected into include the white, flaky variety.

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Keywords: Harry Hillaker, knoxville, Marion County, pella, Snow, Winter Weather

High Waterway Levels Upstream Will Affect Red Rock, says Climatologist

Posted: Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The rapidly-rising Saylorville Resevoir has residents in some areas of Des Moines keeping a close eye on the forecast, and high river levels further up the Des Moines River will also mean rising water levels coming to Lake Red Rock.

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Keywords: 2010 Flood, Des Moines River, Flooding, Harry Hillaker, Lake Red Rock, Marion County

Cold, Snowy Winter Goes Against Usual Weather Trend

Posted: Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 6:29 am

Pella Plow

This winter has certainly been exceptional in terms of the low temperatures and high amount of precipitation, but it’s also been exceptional in bucking a long-running weather trend.

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Keywords: El Nino, Harry Hillaker, Marion County, Snow, State Climatologist Harry Hillaker, Weather