Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Climate/Almanac Data - Oct Normals - Oct Records

OCTOBER

Site (Click site name for report)	Avg Temp	Norm	Dept From Norm	Precip Total	Norm	Dept From Norm
Burlington	52.7°	55.4°	-2.7°	5.72" (8th wettest)	3.12"	+2.60"
Cedar Rapids	49.3°	50.6°	-1.3°	3.87"	2.62"	+1.25"
Davenport	50.6°	51.7°	-1.1°	6.70"	2.97"	+3.73"
Dubuque	48.1°	50.0°	-1.9°	6.42" (8th wettest)	2.66"	+3.76"
Iowa City	51.2°	52.0°	-0.8°	7.22"	2.87"	+4.35"
Moline	52.4°	53.2°	-0.8°	4.56"	2.97"	+1.59"