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Iowans are enduring much colder-than-normal, snowy weather for the last half of fall, and while there’s a little relief in sight for the weekend, the winter ahead is still a toss-up. Jeff Zogg, senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says they’ve re-run all of their computer models to get a glimpse at December through February and so far, it’s 50-50.
“We’re calling for equal chances for temperature,” Zogg says. “That means there’s really no strong signal of above-, near- or below-normal temperatures. For precipitation, generally equal chances, maybe a little bit of a dry signal across the eastern part of the state.” Armchair prognosticators may claim this current cold spell could be a sign of a bitter, blizzard-filled season ahead, while other say it’s an indicator a warmer winter is on the way. Zogg says nobody really knows at this point.
“When you go back and look at past winters, really the temperature trends that you see in November really have very little if any predictability as to the rest of the winter,” Zogg says. “Yes, we have been quite cold for the first part of November but that would not necessarily translate into a certain trend for the rest of the winter.” While much of Iowa should see highs in the 40s this weekend — a nice change from the 20s — but the travel forecast for Thanksgiving looks dicey.
“This weekend, we’re looking for a warm-up, even a chance of rainfall on Saturday and Sunday,” Zogg says. “Temperatures will be warm enough for rain but there is the potential for some additional unsettled weather next week, particularly towards Thanksgiving. We’re seeing the potential for below-normal temperatures again, maybe another system to bring us some rain or snow.” Stay tuned in to the latest forecast at weather-dot-gov.
(Radio Iowa)
Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Thursday of a man wanted on warrants for Eluding and Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. 36-year old Charles Knipe, of Tabor was arrested on the Mills County warrant. His initial bond was set at $5,000. While in custody, Knipe was also charged with Theft in the 1st degree and Theft in the 2nd degree. A$15,000 bond was added to the latest charges and current bond amount.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Texas Tech’s visit to Iowa State on Saturday will be its furthest trip north in November in 52 years.
It’ll be an especially chilly afternoon for the Red Raiders if they can’t get rolling against the Cyclones.
Texas Tech (3-7, 1-6 Big 12) has lost three straight, and its only league win came against Kansas.
The Cyclones (2-7, 0-6) has also dropped its last three. But their most recent loss, a 34-14 whipping at the hands of the Jayhawks, might have been the worst in six seasons under Paul Rhoads.
A Red Oak man wanted on a warrant out of Ray County, Missouri, was arrested Thursday night by Red Oak Police. 37-year old Christopher Michael McDonald, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 11-p.m., on a warrant charging him with Child Neglect. McDonald was arrested in the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on a $5,000 cash bond.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Derek Carr threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to James Jones with 1:42 remaining and the Oakland Raiders snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Oakland’s Latavius Murray ran for two touchdowns on four carries before leaving the game with a concussion.
The Raiders (1-10) built a 14-point lead, but needed a 17-play, 80-yard drive led by Carr to secure its first win since beating Houston on Nov. 17, 2013. Alex Smith threw two TD passes for the Chiefs (7-4), who had won five in a row. They fell a half-game behind Denver in the AFC West.
A call to authorities in Montgomery County early this (Friday) morning about a suspicious subject lead to the arrest of a man wanted in Fremont County. Sheriff’s officials say a resident on 180th Street, northeast of Stanton, called at around 1:45-a.m., and reported a man on their porch had tried the doorknob several times.
When deputies arrived, they located 44-year old Joshua N. Fuller, who was still standing on the porch. Fuller was secured in the deputies’ patrol car after a brief discussion. During an investigation, it was determined Fuller was wanted on a warrant issued on Aug. 21st, that charged him with Obstructing Police (Originally charged as Driving Under Suspension) and Interference with Official Acts.
Fuller was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $600 cash bond while awaiting transportation to Fremont County.
Authorities in Montgomery County arrested a Red Oak woman Thursday afternoon. 28-year old Sarah Lea Aherns was taken into custody on a valid Pottawattamie County warrant for Probation Violation. Aherns was arrested in Red Oak and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where she was being held on $5,000 bond.
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