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Jason Sydejko

Chief Meteorologist

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Jason Sydejko is the Chief Meteorologist for KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa. With a focus on local weather, Jason provides accurate and up-to-date forecasts for the Des Moines area. His expertise in meteorology allows him to effectively communicate weather patterns and their impact on the community.

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Des Moines, United States (Local)

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Seasonal: 51 %
Investment Analysis: 13 %
Event Coverage: 11 %
Evolving Stories: 11 %
Breaking News: 8 %

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Jason Sydejko primarily covers local weather-related events in Iowa, with a focus on extreme temperature conditions and their impact. His coverage attributes indicate a strong emphasis on seasonal and event-based topics related to tragedy, house & home, and weather.

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Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Infinite Scroll Enabled Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Updated: 6:36 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Updated: 6:36 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled An Iowa doctor convicted of sexually abusing a child received his sentence Friday.Lynn Lindaman, 73, was convicted in February of second-degree sexual abuse for an incident involving an 8-year-old child in 2023. He also faced an enhanced penalty due to a 1976 conviction for lascivious acts with a child, leading to a longer sentence.Lindaman was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison with a minimum of 42.5 years. He must also register as a sex offender.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI DES MOINES, Iowa — Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Next Story Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Iowa is in an active stretch of weather that has resulted in severe weather Friday and could bring more severe storms through Sunday.Here's what to know: Get the latest KCCI forecast hereTornado-warned storm continues to move northeastTornado warnings are in effect for several western and KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright captures video of large tornado near NeolaKCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright and photographer Brandon Green were in southwest Iowa late Friday afternoon when a large tornado formed east of Neola. They have tracked the tornado toward Shelby, about 12 miles northeast of Neola. As of 6 p.m. Fulbright reported that the tornado had been on the ground close to 30 minutes. Watch two videos of the tornado below:Latest forecast from KCCITornadoes confirmed in southwest IowaThe National Weather Service says spotters confirmed a tornado around 5:15 p.m. about 9 miles east of Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 45 mph. A second area of rotation was located about 7 miles southwest of Treynor, moving in the same direction. The service says radar confirmed a tornado 7 miles northwest of Neola around 5:20 p.m.The storm is capable of producing more tornadoes and ping pong ball-sized hail. People in the area of Underwood, Neola and Minden, and rural areas in northwestern Pottawattamie and south-central Harrison counties, should take cover."Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the weather service said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."» Best places to be in your home during a tornadoMultiple tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm in southwest Iowa as storm moves eastTornado warnings are in effect for parts of six southwest Iowa counties as a powerful storm that produced several tornadoes in Nebraska moves east. Monona and Harrison counties are under a tornado warning through 5:45 p.m. The National Weather Service says the storm is capable of producing tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail, and is moving northeast at 50 mph. A tornado warning in Fremont and Montgomery is also in effect through 5:45 p.m..Mills and Pottawattamie are included in a tornado warning through 6 p.m. after a tornado was confirmed around 5 p.m. 3 miles northwest of Glenwood. A damaging tornado and ping pong ball-sized hail are possible. Tornadoes confirmed in eastern NebraskaThe National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, including twisters in Lancaster, Saunders, Boone and Butler counties. WATCH: Tornado video near Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, April 26WATCH: Another angle of tornado near Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, April 26Tornado watch extends into central IowaMore than two dozen Iowa counties are under a tornado watch Friday afternoon. The watch is in effect through 7 p.m. for the following counties: Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury. The watch is in effect through 9 p.m. for these counties: Adair, Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor and Union.Western Iowa under tornado watchSeveral counties on the far western side of the state are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Friday. The watch stretches from Sioux City to the Missouri border, including Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury counties. A watch does not mean tornadoes are imminent, just that the ingredients are in place for tornadic storms. If a storm is capable of producing a tornado, a tornado warning will be issued.Tornado warning in eastern Nebraska, moving eastA tornado warning touches multiple counties in eastern Nebraska, including Douglas County, where Omaha is located. Law enforcement confirmed at least one tornado about 20 minutes west of Omaha. The National Weather Service says this storm is moving northeast at 45 mph, with more tornadoes and softball-sized hail possible.Best places to be in your home during a tornadoNo matter where you are, you need to have a plan when tornadoes are possible. Click here for tips for if you ever get caught in a storm.Severe thunderstorm warning in west central IowaThe National Weather Service in Des Moines has enacted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of west-central Iowa.The area under the warning includes Carroll, Glidden and Coon Rapids. Guthrie, Greene, Carroll and Audubon counties are impacted.The warning is scheduled to last until 1:45 p.m.Weather Aware: What's the difference between a watch and a warning?Here's how to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsWhen storms are in the forecast, you want to make sure your mobile phone settings allow for alerts that warn you of severe weather.The U.S. Homeland Security Department says to check your phone's settings and ensure you have "Government Alerts" or "Emergency Alert Messages" enabled. You can keep track of the weather wherever you are with the KCCI app: Apple | Google PlayWe'll send you weather alerts and you can track live radar right on your phone.Get the latest KCCI forecast hereWorld of Outlaws sprint car races canceled Friday at Knoxville RacewayFriday night's World of Outlaws sprint car races at the Knoxville Raceway are canceled. For those with tickets the World of Outlaws website posted this message: You will receive a face value credit – good for two years – to your account. If you prefer to roll your tickets to tomorrow's (April 27) Premier Chevy Dealers Clash finale or prefer a refund, contact the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at (641) 842-5431.Drake Relays delayed; see updated scheduleThe Drake Relays started a weather delay around 10:35 a.m. and Drake Stadium was evacuated due to heavy rain and lightning in the area. Fans were allowed back in the stadium around 11:40 and competition resumed around 12:05 p.m.Here's the latest schedule after the delay: Relays officials have provided this map of where to go during the evacuation. FRIDAY FORECAST: See the latest Storm Team 8 forecast hereDrake Relays off to a rainy start todayKCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt is dealing with the rain at the Drake Relays today.Remember: no umbrellas are allowed in the stadium for the relays, meaning fans will be relying on ponchos to stay dry.Friday's severe weather riskMuch of Iowa is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe storms Friday.The day started off with some scattered non-severe thunderstorms in Iowa. Some of this rain could linger into midday, with cloud cover hanging around into the afternoon.By late afternoon, a low-pressure center will be coming out of Nebraska into the Sioux City area. Any storm that forms in that part of northwest Iowa could produce a tornado, similar to last Tuesday. Farther south, a boundary will cross the Missouri River into southwest Iowa by early evening. Storms are possible along this boundary and could be severe as they sweep eastward into the evening. Tornadoes, hail, and wind all are possible.The most likely time for severe storms Friday is from mid-afternoon through about sunset.KCCI ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | TwitterSaturday and Sunday's outlook Saturday, Iowa will be in between the two main weather systems. Friday's low-pressure center will be gone, but the trailing cold front will get hung up across the state. Eastern and southeast Iowa have the best chance at a severe storm Saturday. All of Central and Southern Iowa is under a slight risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Saturday. Timing will be limited to late afternoon into the evening on Saturday. Hail and wind right now are the biggest threats for Saturday. By Sunday, the second low-pressure center arrives.This low looks to track over northwest Iowa, putting much of the state in the warm, moist zone of that system. Severe weather potential will depend a lot on the position of another cold front. Afternoon would be the likely time as of now, but it's too early to know the exact threats. Rainfall outlook through SundayMost of the state will likely see 2-3 inches of rain by the end of Sunday. Central Iowa, including Des Moines, will be within that range, with higher totals expected the farther east you move.More severe weather coverageWeather Aware: Tornado safety tipsWeather Aware: How to make sure your phone provides severe weather alertsWeather Aware: Why is a clear sky bad on severe weather days?Weather Aware: What's the difference between rain and thunderstorms DES MOINES, Iowa — Tornado-warned storms continue to move northeast KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright captures video of large tornado near Neola Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Latest forecast from KCCI Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Tornadoes confirmed in southwest Iowa Multiple tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm in southwest Iowa as storm moves east Tornadoes confirmed in eastern Nebraska Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Tornado watch extends into central Iowa Hearst Owned The National Weather Service in Iowa has issued a tornado watch for parts of southern and central Iowa. The watch includes 15 Iowa counties, including Dallas and Madison counties. It runs through 9 p.m. Friday, according to NWS. Western Iowa under tornado watch Hearst Owned A tornado watch is in effect for parts of western Iowa. Tornado warning in eastern Nebraska, moving east Best places to be in your home during a tornado Severe thunderstorm warning in west central Iowa This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — NWS Des Moines (@NWSDesMoines) April 26, 2024 Weather Aware: What's the difference between a watch and a warning? Video Player is loading. / Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family Advertisement Here's how to make sure your phone provides severe weather alerts World of Outlaws sprint car races canceled Friday at Knoxville Raceway This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — World of Outlaws (@WorldofOutlaws) April 26, 2024 Drake Relays delayed; see updated schedule This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — Drake Relays (@DrakeRelays) April 26, 2024 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — Shannon Ehrhardt (@SEhrhardtKCCI) April 26, 2024 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — Drake Relays (@DrakeRelays) April 26, 2024 Drake Relays off to a rainy start today This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. — Shannon Ehrhardt (@SEhrhardtKCCI) April 26, 2024 Friday's severe weather risk Hearst Owned Here's when storms are expected to arrive in Iowa. Hearst Owned Severe weather outlook for Friday. Saturday and Sunday's outlook Hearst Owned Severe weather outlook for Saturday. Rainfall outlook through Sunday Hearst Owned The rainfall outlook through Sunday, April 28 shows most of Iowa getting 2-3 inches. 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Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Infinite Scroll Enabled Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Updated: 6:36 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Iowa doctor convicted of sexual abuse sentenced to 50 years in prison Updated: 6:36 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled An Iowa doctor convicted of sexually abusing a child received his sentence Friday.Lynn Lindaman, 73, was convicted in February of second-degree sexual abuse for an incident involving an 8-year-old child in 2023. He also faced an enhanced penalty due to a 1976 conviction for lascivious acts with a child, leading to a longer sentence.Lindaman was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison with a minimum of 42.5 years. He must also register as a sex offender.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI DES MOINES, Iowa — Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Next Story Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Video Player is loading. / This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Opacity Text Background Color Opacity Caption Area Background Color Opacity Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement ✕ Severe weather in Iowa: Tracking storms all weekend Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024 Iowa is in an active stretch of weather that has resulted in severe weather Friday and could bring more severe storms through Sunday.Here's what to know: Get the latest KCCI forecast hereTornado-warned storm continues to move northeastTornado warnings are in effect for several western and KCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright captures video of large tornado near NeolaKCCI meteorologist Trey Fulbright and photographer Brandon Green were in southwest Iowa late Friday afternoon when a large tornado formed east of Neola. They have tracked the tornado toward Shelby, about 12 miles northeast of Neola. As of 6 p.m. Fulbright reported that the tornado had been on the ground close to 30 minutes. Watch two videos of the tornado below:Latest forecast from KCCITornadoes confirmed in southwest IowaThe National Weather Service says spotters confirmed a tornado around 5:15 p.m. about 9 miles east of Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 45 mph. A second area of rotation was located about 7 miles southwest of Treynor, moving in the same direction. The service says radar confirmed a tornado 7 miles northwest of Neola around 5:20 p.m.The storm is capable of producing more tornadoes and ping pong ball-sized hail. People in the area of Underwood, Neola and Minden, and rural areas in northwestern Pottawattamie and south-central Harrison counties, should take cover.

By: Jason Sydejko

An Iowa doctor convicted of sexually abusing a child received his sentence Friday.

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