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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa
Entertainment
What to expect before heading to the pool this Memorial Day weekend
Weather Local
Explaining what a microburst is
A downburst is an outward burst of strong winds at or near the surface that can cause damage that may look like a tornado, but looks a little bit different.
Weather
Growing season check-in: Soil moistures doing fine, need some warmer weather
The cool temperatures and wind we've had over the past several weeks haven't let spring let up to its typically optimistic connotation. Farmers aren't worried yet.
Weather
Triumph and tragedy headline one-month anniversary of Winterset EF-4 tornado
The March 5 tornado peaked in intensity as it traveled through Madison County with winds of 170 mph. It took six lives along Carver Road just south of Winterset.
Weather
Breaking down the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report
Although emissions have slowed some, a new IPCC report issued Monday said "immediate and deep emissions reductions" must be made to limit further worldwide warming.
Severe Weather
Diving deeper into the TORNADO Act
From evaluating the current tornado rating system to awarding grants to colleges and universities, the TORNADO Act covers a lot.
Weather
Diving deeper into the TORNADO Act
From evaluating the current tornado rating system to awarding grants to colleges and universities for improving tornado hazard communication, this bill has it all.
Weather
Tornado warning in Winterset was delayed, but still had significant lead time
Although residents in Winterset initially got a 29-minute lead time from when the tornado warning was issued until it hit parts of town, that number was reduced.
Community
Family remembers those who perished in central Iowa tornado
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Bolger family, who lost four members to the devastating tornado.
Weather Local
The path of Winterset's EF-4
This tornado remained on the ground for 69.5 miles and had estimated peak winds at 170 mph, according to a survey from the National Weather Service.
Severe Weather
Hail falls near Greenfield on March 5, 2022
Regina Haag captured this video in Greenfield, Iowa near Orient on March 5, 2022 just after 4 p.m. Credit: Regina Haag
Severe Weather
Storms sweep through central Iowa on March 5, 2022
From just 4 miles south of Winterset looking towards town. Credit: Michael Wauters
Weather Local
Explaining what a microburst is
A downburst is an outward burst of strong winds at or near the surface that can cause damage that may look like a tornado, but looks a little bit different.
Weather
Growing season check-in: Soil moistures doing fine, need some warmer weather
The cool temperatures and wind we've had over the past several weeks haven't let spring let up to its typically optimistic connotation. Farmers aren't worried yet.
Weather
Triumph and tragedy headline one-month anniversary of Winterset EF-4 tornado
The March 5 tornado peaked in intensity as it traveled through Madison County with winds of 170 mph. It took six lives along Carver Road just south of Winterset.
Weather
Breaking down the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report
Although emissions have slowed some, a new IPCC report issued Monday said "immediate and deep emissions reductions" must be made to limit further worldwide warming.
Severe Weather
Diving deeper into the TORNADO Act
From evaluating the current tornado rating system to awarding grants to colleges and universities, the TORNADO Act covers a lot.
Weather
Diving deeper into the TORNADO Act
From evaluating the current tornado rating system to awarding grants to colleges and universities for improving tornado hazard communication, this bill has it all.
Weather
Tornado warning in Winterset was delayed, but still had significant lead time
Although residents in Winterset initially got a 29-minute lead time from when the tornado warning was issued until it hit parts of town, that number was reduced.
Community
Family remembers those who perished in central Iowa tornado
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Bolger family, who lost four members to the devastating tornado.
Weather Local
The path of Winterset's EF-4
This tornado remained on the ground for 69.5 miles and had estimated peak winds at 170 mph, according to a survey from the National Weather Service.
Severe Weather
Hail falls near Greenfield on March 5, 2022
Regina Haag captured this video in Greenfield, Iowa near Orient on March 5, 2022 just after 4 p.m. Credit: Regina Haag
Severe Weather
Storms sweep through central Iowa on March 5, 2022
From just 4 miles south of Winterset looking towards town. Credit: Michael Wauters
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