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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

Today: 

Quiet conditions this morning as a large area of high pressure 
descends across the region. Winds have been generally on the light 
side, but vary at least a bit with winds out of the west/southwest 
over most of the state, while southern Iowa sees northwest winds. 
Skies were largely clear, outside of some clouds passing across the
far south. Radar returns this morning are showing rain, though this
does not look to be reaching the ground, and is not expected to do so.
Frost/Freeze headlines remain across the state as temperatures sit in
the low 30s north and in to the upper 30s south, though as warming 
occurs later this morning, these headlines will drop off for the day.

Generally quiet conditions are expected today, with partly to mostly
sunny skies and temperatures warming into the upper 40s to low 50s
north and in the upper 50s across the rest of the state. Winds are
expected to turn more northwesterly across Iowa as a front passes
though, turning quite breezy, especially over northern Iowa later this
morning through the afternoon with gusts upwards of 35-40 mph. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Winds relax into the evening, though temperatures falling near to 
just below freezing across the state will likely allow for additional 
frost/freeze headlines into Saturday morning. 

Continued dry weather is expected through the weekend, with
temperatures gradually warming into the upper 50s to low 60s by
Sunday. Before that though, can expect one more chilly night with
more expected frost/freezing conditions Saturday night into Sunday
morning. Expect slightly breezy conditions this weekend with partly
cloudy skies Saturday and clearing skies Sunday. Changes arrive into
the start of the work week as the chance for showers and storms
returns, along with continued warming through the 60s.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BUTLER County

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Regional Hourly Observations For BUTLER County
Issued at 600 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

   NORTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CEDAR RAPIDS   CLEAR     31  28  89 W7        30.16F WCI  24 TC  -1   
CHARLES CITY * CLEAR     34  32  93 W9        30.15R WCI  26 TC   1   
CLINTON *      CLEAR     33  33 100 W9        30.17R WCI  25 TC   1   
DECORAH *      PTCLDY    34  27  75 W6G14     30.10S WCI  29 TC   1   
DUBUQUE        CLEAR     33  28  81 W7        30.14R WCI  27 TC   1   
MONTICELLO *   CLEAR     34  30  86 CALM      30.15S TC   1           
OELWEIN *      CLEAR     32  30  93 W7        30.16S WCI  26 TC   0   
WATERLOO       CLEAR     33  27  78 W6        30.17R WCI  28 TC   1   

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 31 degrees west, near 35 degrees central, and near 34 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 28 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at Burlington. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at Storm Lake, Spencer, and Harlan.

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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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUTLER County,IA

336 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight

Low temperatures are expected to remain at 32 degrees or less 
this morning. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the area. Please 
refer to the National Weather Service website at 
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

West to northwest winds are expected to gust from 30 to 40 mph 
Friday afternoon.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Freezing conditions may again occur Friday and Saturday nights
with lows into the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Thunderstorm chances return to the forecast early next week. The
severe weather potential is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is unlikely through at least the middle of next
week.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For BUTLER County, IA
601 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Widespread frost this morning. Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. 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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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

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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.710000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:26 EDT Set 21:01 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 EDT Ends 21:29 EDT

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

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky