Good morning. It’s Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, and this is the Daily Umbrella Podcast from Big Green Umbrella Media. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day. …

Heavy rain is back in the forecast for Iowa. The first round of rain is winding down, but another round is moving in Monday morning. Forecasters are calling for heavy rain accumulation as the week progresses, along with cooler temperatures. There is also a small chance of severe weather Monday evening. Parts of Iowa are included in the Weather Prediction Center’s excessive rainfall outlook for at least the next five days. The Daily Umbrella forecast calls for morning thunderstorms today, with a high of 80 and a low of 64. There is an 80% chance of rain. Tuesday brings scattered showers, a high of 72, a low of 58 and a 40% chance of rain. Wednesday looks wet ag ...