drought

As we get into 2022, drought is expected to expand across the western region, raising concerns for another year like 2012- with extreme heat and drought.

Despite heavy rain and snow the US Drought Monitor shows more than 500,000 people in Iowa living in drought conditions.

Here's why, unlike others, these two crops actually thrive on dry, hot weather.

As drought conditions worsen across the state, there is the possibility of strong to severe storms on Friday afternoon/night.

The good news is that almost the entire country east of the Mississippi isn't suffering drought conditions. The bad news is, Iowa sits on the other side of the river.

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 tornadoes possible! Heavy ra...

Low supplies and drought conditions could make it a tough year for local fireworks stands.

COVID is loosening, but could drought still blow our summer fun?

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, while nearly 90% of Iowa is considered "abnormally dry." ...

Our dry spring continues and it doesn't appear much relief is in sight.