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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 BUENA VISTA County


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Regional Hourly Observations For BUENA VISTA County
Issued at 700 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

   NORTHWEST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CARROLL *      PTCLDY    34  32  93 SE7       29.86F WCI  28 TC   1   
DENISON *      PTCLDY    37  37 100 E14       29.84F WCI  29 TC   3   
LE MARS *      PTCLDY    36  28  75 E22G29    29.78F WCI  24 TC   2   
MAURICE *      PTCLDY    34  28  80 SE22G28   29.78F WCI  22 TC   1   
SHELDON *        N/A    N/A N/A N/A SE23      29.79                   
SIOUX CITY     PTCLDY    36  32  85 E9        29.78F WCI  29 TC   2   
6HR MIN TEMP:  36; 6HR MAX TEMP:  40;                                

SPENCER        PTCLDY    36  24  62 E15       29.87F WCI  27 TC   2   
6HR MIN TEMP:  34; 6HR MAX TEMP:  37;                                

STORM LAKE *   PTCLDY    32  28  86 SE17      29.86F WCI  21 TC   0   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 36 degrees west, near 40 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 29 degrees west. Winds are from the east at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 34 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 29 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Lamoni. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at Storm Lake, Mason City, Estherville, and Dubuque.


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 BUENA VISTA County,IA

352 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

The next system of interest looks to be on Sunday and Monday as low
pressure moves into the Central Plains. Right now it looks like rain
and snow are both possible with the better chance for snow north of 
a Platte South Dakota to Windom Minnesota line. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BUENA VISTA County, IA
628 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 30. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 50. East winds 15 to 20 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Rain likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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 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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