Travel times of the entiti year. But with a winter storm m rning for the e tire state of iowa. Local lawenforcement is urging people to stay off the roads. Reporter jacob peklo has more on what you should keep in mind if you do get behind the wheel. Michael clyde has worked a lot of holiday weekends, in his 11 years with the iowa state patrol. Trooper michael clyde, iowa state patrol every year, it seems like people get in more and more of a hurry to get where theyre going, ananthat always seses to be a factor right around the holidays i ithe speed. On sunday, hes performing his usual checks of the roadways, making sure all the cars or trucks that have skidded off the roadways are accounted for. Nats with the potential for the whole state to be under a winter storm warning on monday, this flowing scene of traffic could look far different. Trooper michael clyde, iowa state patrol if you are stranded, its important to remember to stay calm, dont get out of your vehicle, call us and well
Start with morning clouds, but skies will eventually clear out for the afternoon. Winds will be very light at 4 to 8 mph becoming more southeasterly as the day progresses. The thermometer will read in the 20s tomorrow, but with sunshine and light winds it might not feel so bad winds will remain light overnight monday with partly cloudy skies. Lows tomorrow night will again drop into the teens. A mild warmup news at 10. Trumps got bad press and now his supporters are after hillary clinton. The drama of the campaign trail in your local election headquarters next. Nikki plussigns that the bird flu has left the statepoultry show bans are officially no more. Nikki but first, a big year for the iowa state patrol as they learn fatal accidents on their roads have decreased for another year. Hear what they contribute to their success. Local 5 news at 10 in hd starts now. We are iowa nikki good evening. Welcome to local 5 news, im nikki davidson. Tonight, some good news from the iowa state patro
Lets get into the top five this morning. Elias concerns over the incoming winter storm have Law Enforcement urging iowans to stay off the roads if at all possible. Even the most experienced drivers will want to use extra precaution given the for those who get standed, state troopers say to stay inside your car where it is safest, and make sure to pack an emergency kit if you do have to travel. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias the past five days have been filled with deadly weather events across the country. At least 42 people have died across seven states since wednesday. The latest come from weekend tornadoes that struck texas, and the flooding in missouri. Both have been placed in state of emergency status. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias breaking news overnight, as Des Moines Police investigate the citys 21st homicide of the year. Just before eleven last night, authorities were called to a home on the 52 hundred block of sou
Outside right now. Were monitoring those conditions complete weather coverage ahead. Elias plus the Chicago Police department is again following shooting. And a Young College student dead. Elias donald trump is on the attack again after a holiday break from the campaign trail. Only now hes attacking hillary and former president bill clinton. Local 5 news midday in hd starts now. We are iowa elias good morning and thanks for joining us for local 5 news midday. Im elias johnson. Winter weather is here. 98 of iowas 99 counties are under a storm warning today. Elias meteorologist brad edwards joins us first with a look at your forecast. Brad weather adlib a large winter storm is going to impact nearly all of iowa today warranting a statewide winter storm warning. We are going to see a combination of snow, sleet and ice depending on the time of day and location highest snow totals will likely fall across central and northeast iowa with 6 to 10 inches possible stretching from des moines past
Lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina a capsized conoe leads to a search in johnson county. Sunday afternoon, authorities responded to coralville reservoir, where bystanders had pulled one person from the icy waters. Late into the night, water rescue continued the search for another person who fell into the water. Authorities were forced to suspend the search and are expected to resume this morning. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias after two dozen deaths and millions of dollars in damage, the flood water that hit missouri and illinoir last week now heads farther south. While not expected to be as bad, those living along the Mississippi River in tennessee, mississippi, arkansas and other Southern States are bracing for the rising waters. The latest projections now show that the river will crest lower and earlier than previously thought. Sabrina the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Sabrina in southeast oregon protestors and milita men