Hi. I’m JP. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been rockin’ and rollin’ the radio waves in the Cedar Valley for over 20 years. The top thing that I’ve noticed about growing older is that everything starts reminding you of something. Both good and bad, but there's always a link to that memory --- and nothing does it more than music. When I’m not preoccupied with consuming delicious IPAs, you’ll find me either, 1.) Taking a nap, or 2.) Rockin’ KCRR from 3-7 every weekday. During the 5 PM hour, I’ll give you a daily dose of stupid with “What the Florida?” Crank it up!
James Patrick
What is Iowa’s Highest Heat Index of All-Time?
As another round of sweltering heat is ready to make us sweat this weekend.
As of Friday morning, the southern half of Iowa (including Cedar Rapids) is in a Heat Advisory for Saturday with heat index values as high as 105*.
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humi…
As of Friday morning, the southern half of Iowa (including Cedar Rapids) is in a Heat Advisory for Saturday with heat index values as high as 105*.
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humi…
Iowa’s Most Well-Known Spider Isn’t Really a Spider
Daddy longlegs are indeed arachnids – they have eight legs, but not all arachnids are spiders. The arachnid family includes spiders, ticks, mites, and even scorpions. The Daddy longlegs you typically find outdoors are actually Harvestmen – they can’t make webs and have no…
As Drought Worsens, Heavy Rain is Possible Today in Iowa
R-A-I-N. That four-letter word hasn't been used much this summer, but we may get some well overdue precipitation today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says:
Severe weather potential ramps up by later this afternoon and evening with large hail, strong winds, and a few tornad…
Severe weather potential ramps up by later this afternoon and evening with large hail, strong winds, and a few tornad…
Possible Severe Weather Thursday in Iowa
After the first batch of rainfall this morning, the day will heat up into the upper-80s, and storms are expected to redevelop and will have the potential to be severe. Damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes are a possibility.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has place…
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has place…
Iowa’s “Floating Worm” Invasion
Last weekend I was wandering around Siggelkow Park, next to the Wapsipinicon River in Black Hawk County (north of Dunkerton), when I stumbled into what I thought were spider webs. I quickly realized that it was NOT a spider web, it was thousands of inchworms working their way from the trees to the g…
Waterloo Had Longest Streak of Consecutive 89+ Degree Days in Nearly a Century
Waterloo just experienced one of the longest heatwaves in the city’s history. Beginning on June 3rd, the high temperatures reached or exceeded 89* every day through June 19th --- a streak of 17 consecutive days. That’s the longest stretch of 89*+ days since the 1930s …
Heat Advisory Today for Much of Iowa
Dangerous heat is forecast this afternoon with heat indices of 100-105+ degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the state from 1 to 8 PM.
According to the National Weather Service:
A Heat Advisory means that temperatures of at least 100°F* or Heat Index values of at least 105&d…
According to the National Weather Service:
A Heat Advisory means that temperatures of at least 100°F* or Heat Index values of at least 105&d…
Pilot Flies Next to a Tornado (VIDEO)
Pilot David Evans was flying his Sundancer motor glider between Minco and Tuttle, Oklahoma (40 miles Southwest of Oklahoma City) on Sunday afternoon when he found himself side-by-side with what turned out to be a ‘landspout tornado.'
At the time of his flight, there were a few thunderstorm…
At the time of his flight, there were a few thunderstorm…
Where’s the Thunder?
We all know that it's been a very dry spring across Iowa, but the lack of precipitation also corresponds to a minuscule amount of thunder across the state.
Cedar Rapids has totaled four hours of thunder in June, well below the average of 20.5.
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Cedar Rapids has totaled four hours of thunder in June, well below the average of 20.5.
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DROUGHT UPDATE: It’s Getting Worse in Iowa
The U.S. Drought Monitor is updated each Thursday, and this week's update shows a large growth in both the "moderate" drought area and "abnormally dry" area.
Over 50% of Iowa is now experiencing "moderate" drought in the latest update, w…
Over 50% of Iowa is now experiencing "moderate" drought in the latest update, w…