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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Today: 

High pressure has slid over the Great Lakes resulting in winds mainly
from the east or southeast across the state of Iowa this morning. 
While there were clear patches over eastern Iowa, clouds have spread 
over western and central Iowa. There may be a few sprinkles or a 
fleeting shower out there this morning, but the low level air is 
rather dry and any surface reports of rain has been scant. 
Temperatures range from around 40 degrees over far northeast Iowa to 
near 60 degrees over far southwest Iowa.

Sunshine will be limited today with northeastern portions of the state
having the highest chance of seeing some sunshine. Over southwest
Iowa, some showers may occur with many places elsewhere in the state 
remaining dry.

Tonight and beyond: 

Rain and storm chances increase later this evening into the morning
hours of Friday from southwest to northeast over Iowa. While there 
will likely be a break in the showers and storms Friday later in the 
morning to early afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms are
forecast to develop later in the afternoon over portions of western
Iowa and then move northeast and east into the evening hours. Large
hail, a few tornadoes, and strong wind gusts will be possible with
this activity. Additional strong to severe storm chances along with
locally heavy rainfall are expected Saturday and then again Sunday 
over parts of the state. While it will not be stormy the entire
weekend, anyone with outdoor plans should have a way to receive 
weather warnings and know where nearby shelter is located in case
threatening weather nears your location.

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CHEROKEE County

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Regional Hourly Observations For CHEROKEE County
Issued at 700 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHWEST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DENISON        MOCLDY    52  41  66 SE16      30.09F TC  11           
ESTHERVILLE    CLEAR     50  31  48 S18       30.12S TC  10           
MAURICE        PTCLDY    48  32  53 SE18      30.04R TC   9           
SHELDON        CLEAR     50  32  50 SE18      30.05S TC  10           
SIOUX CITY     CLOUDY    53  44  71 SE13      30.04F TC  12           
6HR MIN TEMP:  52; 6HR MAX TEMP:  57; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

SPENCER        CLEAR     50  31  48 SE14G23   30.11R TC  10           
6HR MIN TEMP:  49; 6HR MAX TEMP:  55; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

STORM LAKE     PTCLDY    48  34  57 SE14      30.11S TC   9           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 53 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 40 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Harlan and Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Dubuque.

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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 CHEROKEE County,IA

449 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Showers and storms are expected this evening and night. Storms are 
not expected to be severe but look to bring beneficial rainfall 
between a quarter to three quarters of an inch, highest over 
northwest Iowa.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Strong to severe storms are possible on Friday. The main risk area is
northwest Iowa. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For CHEROKEE County, IA
659 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Thunderstorms, showers, breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 60.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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

                                 IOWA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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

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Almanac Information

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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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

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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)


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