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Trees will NOT explode in cold weather

Iowa weather: No, your trees aren't going to 'explode' during extreme cold

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures drop.

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Fact check: Cold weather and ‘exploding trees’

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Are exploding trees a real thing? What to know about frost cracks

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Trees will NOT explode in the cold weather

There is a wild and inaccurate rumor spreading online that extreme cold, which will blanket the Midwest, will make trees explode.

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No, trees don’t explode when it gets cold, but they do go pop

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Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They're frost cracks

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Will extreme cold cause ‘exploding trees' in Chicago area? An expert weighs in

According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes, trees impacted by extreme drops in temperature don’t literally explode, but the frigid conditions still do impact some trees during periods li...

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Exploding trees from cold in Michigan? Here's what really happens

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Are trees really exploding in the severe cold? Sort of.

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List: Over 100 Iowa schools cancel classes due to frigid weather

Over 100 Iowa school districts have canceled classes Friday due to the dangerous cold.

Iowa weather: Most frigid air is behind us, but weekend still looks cold with snow for some

Winter storm to bring heavy snow and ice this weekend across the southern and eastern U.S. Forecasters say it could be one of the most significant winter events this season. The fast-moving winter storms could dump foot or more of snow in portions of the Great Lakes and interior New England through this weekend.

Extreme cold watch warns of freezing temperatures, blowing snow in Iowa

High winds and extreme cold will settle into Iowa, the NWS warns. Here's when to expect the coldest temperatures.

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Iowa weather: Dangerously cold wind chills settle in for the end of the week

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Blizzard warning will make travel dangerous in parts of Eastern Iowa on Wednesday

Strong winds — some gusting up to 60 mph — will move into Eastern Iowa Wednesday afternoon, making travel dangerous in some parts of the region.

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MidAmerican Energy crews from Iowa head south to assist in extreme winter storm response

The first stop for MidAmerican crews is Ardmore, Oklahoma, just north of the Texas state line.

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Iowa weather: Gusty winds return today with snow showers before our extreme temperature drop

Watch: Truck Struggles With Winter Weather

Wicked winter weather is wreaking havoc on the roads in Iowa this week. This semi truck struggled to stay on the road near Holland, Iowa, as strong winds slammed against the side of the vehicle on Highway 14.