Theres no White Christmas for us in the corridor today, but just a couple hours west of us. It is a light snow fell across parts of central and northeast iowa thursday, just in time for christmas. But even though it wasnt a whole lot, it did impact holiday travelers. Parts of interstate 35 near des moines had to be shut down for parts of the day. And yesterday in cedar rapids several areas were in cleanup mode. Thunderstorms wednesday night brought strong winds that knocked trees down at a farm on the north side of town. Nobody was hurt but a nearby home did have some roof damage. In a cbs 2 news follow up. Up. The National Weather service now says two tornadoes touched down near the quad cities. Cities. They were part of that same system that moved through the corridor wednesday. One of the twisters was rated an ef one with winds of about 100 miles per hour. Again, nobody was hurt, but some small buildings were damaged. The death toll has risen after strong storms and tornadoes slamme
Seems like a good time to shop, seems like a good time to shop. Doesnt seem to be any scrambling here. Here. Thought it would be a good time to get the shopping done and sales are still good so here we are. More like Strategic Planning go out, have a good time, have some coffee. Its really just the best time and then you get the best deals because everybodys trying to get rid of their stuff. And whats lastminute shopping without a tinge of guilt or not. Not. Its a pattern of reckless behavior that needs to be stopped and i keep thinking i will, but it just keeps happening. Happening. Honestly, just procrastination. I have not gotten mom anything yet, so i thought id get it before tomorrow obviously. Technology is a hotticket item this time of year. Year. Were looking for a camera on christmas eve. Eve. Were getting a new phone for my son. But so is this treat. Treat. Dark chocolate, people really like our dark chocolate. For stocking stuffers, apparently chocolate goes over well. Thats
Morning. I hope your day today is a joyous one what weird weather weve been having lately. I know youre all wondering what today holds. Justin, what are we in for today . Theres no White Christmas for us in the corridor today, but just a couple hours west of us. It is a light snow fell across parts of central and northeast iowa thursday, just in time for christmas. But even though it wasnt a whole lot, it did impact holiday travelers. Parts of interstate 35 near des moines had to be shut down for parts of the day. And yesterday in cedar rapids several areas were in cleanup mode. Thunderstorms wednesday night brought strong winds that knocked trees down at a farm on the north side of town. Nobody was hurt but a nearby home did have some roof damage. In a cbs 2 news follow up. Up. The National Weather touched down near the quad cities. Cities. They were part of that same system that moved through the corridor wednesday. One of the twisters was rated an ef one with winds of about 100 mile
We are here at Grace Community church. They just finished the last of three seseices in north libertrttoday andndll were packed. Packed. For some, coming to church is a way to start their christmas celebration. Celebration. 01 51 14 we are committed to the lord jesus. This is his birthdayayit is all about that. At Grace Community church, staff say christmas is part of what its all about. About. Church executive pastor 20 14 47 we hear the message of the baby jesus and people can think thats all good and cute, but the reality is, when jesus came to earth it was a rescue mission. When he came it was really the start of him coming back to bring us back into right relationship. More thth 1500 pepele attend the Non Denominational Church with locations in North Liberty and downtown iowa city. The church expes more people on holidays and with some regulars out of town, a different t congregation. Church executive pastor 20 07 51 we are so glad theyre here. We just hope that they continue to b
The morning hours. The good news, no heavy snowis expected, but there could certainly be some slick spots on the roadways. Storm track 7 live Doppler Radar shows the snow right now st to the west of the viewing area. This will continue to track to the northeast throughout the morning and will be scsctered about. T. So your morning commute will likely be affected. Here is the Snowfall Forecast for today. We will generally see l lss than an inn of snow, with some areas getting around an inch, and slightly higher amounts in a burst of moderate snow. For the most part, the snow will wind down late this morning, with flurries possible this afternoon. Road conditions are going downhill in western showing the snowfall throughout on he way. Detaill in just a morning hours. Highs today will be in the mididle and upper 20s, but cooler temperatures are on the way. Details in just a few minutes. Developing overnight a desperate plea from a govvrnor. Hes urging people to stay away from rising water