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What in the Weather?Author: Dan Fillius; Justin Glisan; Madelynn Wuestenberg
This one's for you if you want to understand weather better! Join Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa's State Climatologist, as they discuss what is happening in the world of Iowa weather. Every week during the main growing season we'll discuss recent weather, its impacts on fruits and vegetables, and provide a climate outlook for the coming week in Iowa. Let us know what you think, though as Mark Twain once said, "If you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes." Language: en-us Genres: Natural Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Will it dry out? Plus fruit crops and frost risk with Randall Vos
Episode 6
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
What in the Weather: Iowa Weather and Specialty Crops Update - April 16, 2026 00:00:13 - Intro and This Day in Iowa Weather History: Iowa weather history from April 16, 1967, including an F3 tornado, large hail, fatalities, and historic dust storms the next day. 00:02:10 - Short-Term Forecast: Discussion of severe weather risks through Friday, followed by cooler weekend temps with freeze potential Saturday night, transitioning to sunny, quiet conditions next week. 00:04:02 - Extended Outlook: 8-14 day forecast shows near-normal temps and leaning wet; 3-4 week leans cooler/wetter; initial May outlook neutral, hinging on late April patterns like West Coast ridging. 00:05:44 - Wind and Recent Events: Confirmation of elevated winds April 16-20 (gusts to 30 mph Saturday), recent severe weather (hail dominant in eastern Iowa), tornadoes (11 in north, 5 in east), temp extremes (89°F high, 20°F low), and heavy rain (top-5 wettest April in parts). 00:12:09 - Specialty Crop Impacts: Wind damage reports (chicken tractors, center pivots); proactive field prep at Sun Dog Farm (plastic mulch, straw paths); advanced phenology (garlic, strawberries blooming); Cornucopia Farm tunnel recovery and expansions. 00:18:20 - Fruit Crops Update (Randall Vos): Area-specific bud stages (peaches/plums past bloom, pears full bloom, apples pink tip, grapes swelling); low freeze concern at 32-33°F but watch low spots; damage signs (black pistils, black centers); variety hardiness notes. Summary generated using perplexity.ai
