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Early morning storms Tuesday could be severe

2 weeks ago | kake.com | Frank Waugh |Hannah Dennis

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More severe storms possible Wednesday

3 weeks ago | kake.com | Frank Waugh |Hannah Dennis

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Drought expands in KAKEland

2 months ago | kake.com | Hannah Dennis |Frank Waugh

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What is the difference between a Watch and a Warning for winter weather?

Jan 7, 2025 | weareiowa.com | Hannah Dennis

IOWA, USA — Iowa is no stranger to winter weather. We have had our fair share of winter storms that prompted watches and warnings in parts of the state. However, it can be confusing to distinguish between a Winter Storm Watch and a Winter Storm Warning. Much of the difference between the two boils down to timing and likelihood of the weather occurring. First, let's dive into what a Winter Weather Advisory means because it also pops up when a winter storm is on the way.
2024 makes top 5 in warmest years for Des Moines

Jan 6, 2025 | weareiowa.com | Hannah Dennis

DES MOINES, Iowa — 2024 was quite a year for weather. Des Moines broke several records throughout the year, and some of them helped 2024 get on the top five list of warmest years ever for the city. Looking at the list, 2024 officially comes in as the second warmest year on record with an average temperature of 54.9°. 2012 still holds the record for warmest year ever with an average temperature of 56.0°. Des Moines usually sees a yearly average temperature close to 50.8 degrees.
The Evolution of Drones with Stacie Pettyjohn, Center for a New American Security

Oct 27, 2024 | cnas.org | Stacie L. Pettyjohn |Molly Campbell |Hannah Dennis

Stacie Pettyjohn, Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security, joins Squaring the Circle to discuss the evolution of drones. Listen to the full episode on Squaring the Circle. Video October 4, 2024 Breaking Defense CCA: What Weapons and Engines Will Let Loyal Wingmen Drones Hit Their Potential?
NOAA releases predictions for 2024-25 winter season, what can Iowa expect?

Oct 24, 2024 | weareiowa.com | Hannah Dennis

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — 2024 has been an abnormal year when it comes to weather. We started off with back-to-back blizzards in January, had the coldest Caucus ever and we recently went through the sixth driest September on record! We are slowly nearing the winter season, and with how unusual the weather has been this year, it's easy to wonder if that trend will continue.
Breaking Defense CCA: What Weapons and Engines Will Let Loyal Wingmen Drones Hit Their Potential?

Oct 4, 2024 | cnas.org | Stacie L. Pettyjohn |Molly Campbell |Hannah Dennis

October 04, 2024 Stacie Pettyjohn joins Breaking Defense to discuss the possible need for the US to develop new weapons, engines and communication links for Collaborative Combat Aircraft to reach their full potential. Watch the full episode from Breaking Defense.
Breaking Defense CCA Series: China, Russia and others want their own loyal wingman drones

Oct 2, 2024 | cnas.org | Molly Campbell |Hannah Dennis |Stacie L. Pettyjohn

Stacie Pettyjohn joins Breaking Defense to discuss the US Air Force pursuing Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones, and how Russia and China have begun their own programs. Watch the full episode from Breaking Defense.
How the Space Force Can Better Tell Its Story

Sep 10, 2024 | warontherocks.com | Hannah Dennis

In February, a tweet by Rep. Mike Turner created national news and panic around a possible new Russian on-orbit nuclear anti-satellite weapon. In the following weeks, senior Biden administration officials responded publicly to provide context, answer Americans’ burning questions, and soothe anxieties. The national security advisor spoke on National Public Radio confirming the assessment that Russians were developing this capability.