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Trip to Georgia

iowawx — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:52:05 +0000

I recently returned from a weekend trip (Saturday-Tuesday PM) to Atlanta Georgia to attend the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Leaving the Moline Airport Saturday morning, with jackets on and getting to Atlanta where the temperature was in the 80s was quite interesting. The dry air that had moved into the state of Iowa last weekend had made it to Atlanta. The entire time I was there, the dewpoints were quite low and there was significant fire danger. Temperatures were quite cool for early September in Atlanta, (at least the morning lows) with morning readings in the upper 50s or lower 60s depending on where you were. It did get up into the 80s to near 90 each day I was there, with Monday (Labor Day) being the warmest.
The main highlights of the trip, the number of Waffle House’s there are in a square mile in certain areas, and the amount of people crammed into them. A lot of empty buildings (most likely due to the economy) and the ease of getting around (although I got lost several times but was able to find things).

Coming back today wasn’t a piece of coffee (as one woman in an IHOP in Hapeville GA said last night), a cold front which had brought some strong to severe thunderstorms to Iowa last night was sweeping through Illinois as I flew back to Moline this afternoon. The flight was quite bumpy going through the bank of clouds SE of St Louis and the landing at Moline with winds gusting to 40mph was a thrill to say the least. I made it out, altogether with a sunburn that I’ll have for the next week or so. I would go back again when it isn’t hot and humid (which it wasn’t when I was there) or when it’s not getting smoggy (which it was when I left Tuesday)

I just wish the weather I had left on Saturday (windy and cool) wasn’t the same weather I came back to on Tuesday (windy and cool), but it could be a lot worse, (Hot, Humid and in the 90s) I guess.

NOTE: The comments below are from the father of the blogger who wrote this post.

Iowa Weather Blog wins Award!

iowawx — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:40:51 +0000

Online Schools

The Iowa Weather Blog has won its first award in the just over 2 years that the blog has been online. We thank everyone that has come to the blog since June 2008. Thank You!

Happy Birthday Blog!

iowawx — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:30:53 +0000

The Iowa Weather Blog began two years ago on this date (June 27th 2008). Since that time, the blog has received over 30,000 page hits in that time, with many more to come. Thanks to all who have come to the blog and those that have commented in the past and into the future.

30,000th Page View!

iowawx — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:00:51 +0000

The Iowa Weather Blog surpassed its 30,000th page view on Thursday. The blog thanks its readers for continuing to return to get the latest weather information in the state of Iowa. Another milestone will be set a week from Sunday when the blog will pass its 2 year anniversary.

Appearance on Weather Brains

iowawx — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:01:14 +0000

This blogger made his worldwide debut on the podcast Weather Brains tonight. The blog was mentioned once more on a podcast heard by thousands of people across the country and even worldwide. Let’s just say the nerves were in full swing when the phone rang and they were on the other end.

A link to the podcast will be made available when it has been uploaded to the Weather Brains Website late tonight.

Weather Brains #220
My Appearance begins at 35:30 after the Rick Astley song (Rickroll) and ends at 40:41.

BIG NEWS!

iowawx — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:57:05 +0000

The Blog is Moving! Soon the Iowa Weather Blog will be moving to www.iowawx.com This will enhance the blog and make it more visible on the web, and easier to type. There will be a slow transition to the new domain name. Currently the new site redirects to the old site for the time being, but that will change in a week or two.

Tropical Weather in Relation to Iowa

iowawx — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:14:19 +0000

The weather this week in Iowa will be dependent on what happens in the tropics. As odd as that might sound. Gustav’s moisture could move in later this week into the state. Hanna will have no impact on Iowa’s weather at all but to slow progression of storm systems throughout the United States. Tropical Storm Ike and Tropical Storm Josephine are still too early to determine where they will go and how they might impact the weather here. So when you wonder why they mention tropical weather on TV here during weather forecasts, there’s a good reason why, you never know when they (or their remnants) might effect Iowa.

More Bloggers Needed

iowawx — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:19:57 +0000

The Iowa Weather Blog has been done by one person since its inception in late June. We are now willing to let anyone else blog on here about the weather in Iowa. Anyone in the state or just outside Iowa (say Omaha, the Quad Cities) to blog on here. Email us at IowaWX@gmail.com. The blog is nearing its 2000 page view since inception, far above the expectations. It will grown further with more bloggers. Email today

1000 Page Views!!!!

iowawx — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:15:03 +0000

Iowa WX Blog has reached 1000 page views in only 1 month of existance. Thanks to all who have read the blog so far and will continue to reading in future months. Any ideas for the blog or if you would like to contribute always email us at IowaWX@gmail.com.

New Email for the Blog

iowawx — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:39:37 +0000

A new email has been set up for the Iowa WX Blog. It is now at IowaWX@gmail.com. You can send in stories of what happened to you or pictures of interesting weather in Iowa or surrounding states. We only ask that you keep the pictures in either JPG, PNG or GIF to keep space open.