Dallas 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 DALLAS County

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

CENTRAL IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AMES PTCLDY 52 25 35 E6 30.19R TC 11 ANKENY * PTCLDY 54 25 32 SE9 30.19S TC 12 BOONE * MOCLDY 52 27 37 E9 30.16S TC 11 CHARITON * PTCLDY 48 36 61 SE7 30.16S TC 9 DES MOINES MOCLDY 56 28 34 E10 30.18S TC 13 GRINNELL* CLEAR 48 31 51 E7 30.22R TC 9 KNOXVILLE * CLEAR 52 28 40 E8 30.18S TC 11 MARSHALLTOWN CLEAR 42 26 53 E8 30.20S TC 6 NEWTON * CLEAR 48 28 46 E12 30.19R TC 9 PELLA * CLEAR 50 30 46 E9 30.19S TC 10 PERRY * MOCLDY 54 30 39 E8 30.17S TC 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 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 9 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 38 degrees at Clinton.

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 DALLAS County,IA

341 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Thunderstorms are expected Thursday evening through the weekend, with periods of strong to severe storms possible at times. A Slight Risk of severe storms exists across much of central Iowa on Friday with the main threats from large hail and a few tornadoes. Additional strong to severe storms are possible on Saturday and Sunday, especially across the southeast half of the state. Primary threats Saturday will be large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Locally heavy rainfall remains possible as well. Sunday's severe weather will be evaluated better in the coming days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DALLAS County, IA
1146 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows around 50. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Windy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 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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