Buchanan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

Today: 

High pressure was established across the Midwest overnight providing
clear skies and light winds throughout much of Iowa. This allowed
temperatures to drop into the 30s in the north with some areas of
frost. Farther south, readings remained in the lower 40s with light 
north winds. 

A very pleasant day is expected across Iowa and much of the upper
Midwest as winds remain light along with plenty of sunshine. Highs are
expected to be near normal with readings in the low to mid 60s over
much of the state. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Clouds begin to increase later tonight into Thursday ahead of an
approaching system. A few showers may occur in portions of southwest
Iowa on Thursday, however most locations are expected to remain dry.
This changes into Thursday night as showers and thunderstorms spread
across the state. The stormy conditions persist into Friday as strong
low pressure passes through Nebraska. Strong to severe storms are
expected on Friday afternoon into the evening across portions of
western and central Iowa with large hail and a few tornadoes as the 
main threat. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible into Friday as 
well. The active weather continues into the weekend with additional 
chances of showers and storm with some strong to severe storms 
remaining possible. Be weather aware over the next several days as 
active weather increases across Iowa!

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BUCHANAN County

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Regional Hourly Observations For BUCHANAN County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS CLEAR 39 29 67 E8 30.22S WCI 33 TC 4 CHARLES CITY * PTCLDY 45 25 45 SE9 30.23R TC 7 CLINTON * CLEAR 42 31 64 SE13 30.28R TC 6 DECORAH * CLOUDY 45 21 39 SE6 30.23S TC 7 DUBUQUE CLEAR 45 25 45 SE8 30.26R TC 7 MONTICELLO * CLEAR 41 28 60 CALM 30.24R TC 5 OELWEIN * CLEAR 41 25 52 SE9 30.24S TC 5 WATERLOO CLEAR 44 25 47 E6 30.23R TC 7

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 57 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Cedar Rapids.

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 BUCHANAN County,IA

735 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE TONIGHT Frost and freezing temperatures will be likely in parts of northwest Illinois later tonight into early Thursday morning. A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory are in effect for parts of northwest Illinois. Please see the latest statements for more details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY Friday through Sunday, the Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for much of the outlook area during this time-frame. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected and some storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and very heavy rainfall. A few tornadoes are also possible but timing of this is uncertain. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BUCHANAN County, IA
1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Windy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:17 EDT Set 21:08 EDT Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 21:36 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

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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