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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
409 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

Today:

A quiet night across the area with mid and upper level clouds moving
over Iowa. Temperatures have remained mild compared to previous
nights this week, in the 30s and even low 40s across much of the area.
Far northeast Iowa has been colder in the low 20s. Winds early this 
morning have been out of the east at 5 to 10 mph.

This afternoon will be the warmest of the week as temperatures warm
through 50s and 60s, even reaching the low 70s in parts of southern
Iowa. Expect patchy cloud cover today, increasing into the late
afternoon. 

Tonight and beyond:

This evening a few showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly 
across southern and eastern Iowa. Cooler and dry on Saturday with
highs in the 50s. Similar temperatures on Sunday, however expect
soggier conditions. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast, especially
into the afternoon. These will continue into Monday before finally
tapering on Tuesday next week. The rest of the upcoming week looks to
remain dry with gradual warming temperatures. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BENTON County


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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
Issued at 1000 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

   NORTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CEDAR RAPIDS   SUNNY     45  24  43 E17       29.97F TC   7           
CHARLES CITY * MOSUNNY   39  23  52 E20G25    29.94F WCI  30 TC   4   
CLINTON *      MOSUNNY   44  25  47 E15       30.04F TC   7           
DECORAH *      MOSUNNY   36  19  51 E12       29.98F WCI  27 TC   2   
DUBUQUE        MOSUNNY   39  20  46 SE12      30.03S WCI  32 TC   4   
WATERLOO       MOSUNNY   44  23  43 E18       29.95F TC   7           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 41 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at Mason City.


Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BENTON County,IA

311 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

A developing warm front over the area will bring scattered
thunderstorms this evening and early in the overnight hours. The 
storm prediction center is forecasting a marginal (level 1 of 4) 
risk for hail up to the size of quarters tonight. After midnight, 
storms will begin to move out of our area.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Rain, with some embedded thunderstorms are possible Sunday through
Tuesday. The storm prediction center is forecasting a marginal 
risk (level 1 of 4) for locations along and south of Interstate 80
for Sunday and Sunday night. At this time, there is a risk for 
hail up to quarter size. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

East at 40 mph.


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7-Day Forecast For BENTON County, IA
901 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.

SUNDAY
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa
                                 IOWA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above     Normal     Normal                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 19:38 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:18 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:05 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy


Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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