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Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

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Xander Schauffele has won his first major with a thrilling win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele made a 6-foot birdie putt on the last hole at Valhalla for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau. Schauffele set a major championship scoring record in the process. The Olympic gold medalist now has something even more valuable in silver. He gets to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy. Schauffele finished at 21-under 263, breaking by one shot the major record. Schauffele is the first player since Phil Mickelson in 2005 to birdie the last hole of the PGA Championship to win by one.

Audubon, IA

Right Now
65°
Rain
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Feels Like: 65°
  • Heat Index: 65°
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Wind Chill: 65°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:55:44 AM
  • Sunset: 08:37:36 PM
  • Dew Point: 60°
  • Visibility: 7 mi

Today

Thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Tonight

Thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Tomorrow

Considerable clouds early. Some decrease in clouds later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN MADISON...EASTERN CASS...WESTERN UNION...SOUTHERN
GUTHRIE...SOUTHEASTERN AUDUBON...ADAMS...NORTHWESTERN RINGGOLD...
TAYLOR AND ADAIR COUNTIES...

At 823 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Exira to 5 miles south of Casey to near Lake Of
Three Fires State Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Creston, Greenfield, Corning, Guthrie Center, Bedford, Stuart, Lenox,
Green Valley Lake, Lake Icaria, Anita, Afton, Adair, Fontanelle,
Dexter, Casey, New Market, Orient, Diamondhead Lake, Clearfield, and
Menlo.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 70 and 98.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

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TORNADO...POSSIBLE;
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Day
Temp
Sun
59°
69°
Sun
69°/59°
Thunderstorms. Lows overnight in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 93%

Sunrise: 05:55:44 AM

Sunset: 08:37:36 PM

Humidity: 89%

Wind: SSE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Sunday Night

Thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Mon
62°
82°
Mon
82°/62°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:54:53 AM

Sunset: 08:38:32 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 62F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tue
48°
74°
Tue
74°/48°
Windy with thunderstorms likely. Severe thunderstorms expected. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 75%

Sunrise: 05:54:04 AM

Sunset: 08:39:29 PM

Humidity: 87%

Wind: S @ 23 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Gusty winds early. Low 48F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.

Wed
48°
73°
Wed
73°/48°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:53:17 AM

Sunset: 08:40:24 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: WNW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Low 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
58°
78°
Thu
78°/58°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:52:31 AM

Sunset: 08:41:18 PM

Humidity: 53%

Wind: SSE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers after midnight. Low 58F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Fri
50°
75°
Fri
75°/50°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 61%

Sunrise: 05:51:48 AM

Sunset: 08:42:12 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: SSE @ 13 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low near 50F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
54°
75°
Sat
75°/54°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 05:51:07 AM

Sunset: 08:43:04 PM

Humidity: 61%

Wind: NE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

A few clouds. Low 54F. Winds light and variable.

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Easy Weeknight Stress-Free Dinner: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

Easy Weeknight Stress-Free Dinner: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a stress-free dinner that's bursting with flavor. With minimal prep and cleanup required, it's the perfect recipe for busy evenings when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast.

Break Stress with this 5-Minute Calming Breath Meditation

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DMU Research Highlights Risk of Prescription Drug Shortages

WEST DES MOINES — Many health risks — like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking — can be avoided. Other health threats — like not being able to get certain prescription medicines — are out of our control and can wreak havoc.

Celebrating 15 Year's of Iowa's Best Burger

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Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too

President Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war. Biden said during a commencement address Sunday at historically Black Morehouse College in Atlanta that he has heard the students' voices of protest and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza break his heart, too. The speech, and a separate one he gave later in Detroit, are part of a burst of outreach to Black constituents by the president. Black support for Biden has softened since he was elected in 2020. There were scattered demonstrations over the war but the Morehouse ceremony was not disrupted.

Guardiola casts doubt over long-term Man City future

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Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele has won his first major with a thrilling win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele made a 6-foot birdie putt on the last hole at Valhalla for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau. Schauffele set a major championship scoring record in the process. The Olympic gold medalist now has something even more valuable in silver. He gets to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy. Schauffele finished at 21-under 263, breaking by one shot the major record. Schauffele is the first player since Phil Mickelson in 2005 to birdie the last hole of the PGA Championship to win by one.

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Helicopter carrying Iran's hard-line president apparently crashes in foggy, mountainous region

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials apparently has crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of his country. It sparked a massive rescue operation Sunday in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. Raisi was traveling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. State TV said the crash happened near Jolfa, on the border with the nation of Azerbaijan. He had been at the inauguration of a dam. Iran under Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel last month and has enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. Meanwhile, Iran has faced mass protests against its Shiite theocracy over an ailing economy and women’s rights.

Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided

An Israeli airstrike has killed 27 people in central Gaza, mostly women and children, and fighting again rages across the north. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet over the war that is now in its eighth month. Popular centrist War Cabinet member Benny Gantz has threatened to leave the government if a plan for Gaza, including a postwar vision, isn't created by June 8. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has met with Netanyahu to discuss a plan for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel and help the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza.

Dominicans await results of general elections with eyes on crisis in neighboring Haiti

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Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago

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