Dickinson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
523 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Today: 

Showers and storms have been ongoing through much of the overnight 
hours. Frequent lightning and gusty winds have been associated with
storms so far early this morning, but some hail remains possible.
Temperatures as of 5 AM are mild and in the 50s to 60s across much of
the state. Winds out of the southeast to east remain breezy to gusty
with gusts up to around 35-40 mph. 

Today will be a stormy day with multiple rounds of storms possible.
Some of these storms will likely be severe with large hail, damaging
wind gusts, and some tornadoes all possible. A few of the storms could
produce significant severe weather. In addition to the storms, gusty
winds will continue through the day today with gusts up to 50 mph
possible outside of thunderstorms. A Wind Advisory is in effect for
much of central into northwest and northeast Iowa today for these 
strong wind gusts, though wind gusts in some thunderstorms may be 
higher. High temperatures today will be in the 60s to 70s. Make sure 
you have multiple ways to receive warnings today and stay weather 
aware!

Tonight and beyond: 

The severe weather potential will end tonight, but some showers may 
linger into early Wednesday, especially northeast. Additional showers
are likely Thursday from central Iowa into the Missouri Valley. 
Cooler temperatures can be expected to end the work week as well, with
highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For DICKINSON County

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Regional Hourly Observations For DICKINSON County
Issued at 700 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CARROLL * CLOUDY 57 55 94 SE22G28 29.56F TC 14 DENISON * CLOUDY 61 61 100 SE17G28 29.53F TC 16 LE MARS * LGT RAIN N/A N/A N/A SE22G30 29.50R MAURICE * CLOUDY 54 54 100 E28 29.51R TC 12 SHELDON * CLOUDY 55 54 94 E18G25 29.52F TC 13 SIOUX CITY LGT RAIN 61 59 93 SE14 29.46F TC 16 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; 6HR PCP: 0.78; SPENCER CLOUDY 56 49 77 E23G30 29.58F TC 13 6HR MIN TEMP: 54; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; 6HR PCP: 0.33; STORM LAKE * CLOUDY 55 54 94 SE18G29 29.58R FOG TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 63 degrees central, and near 57 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the east at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 16 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Mason City.

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 DICKINSON County,IA

422 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. A strong low pressure system is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. Some of these storms may be strong to severe, with the greatest threat being large hail up to half dollar and damaging wind gusts. Rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible under stronger storms, which may result in brief urban flash flooding and ponding in low laying areas. Showers and thunderstorms continue through Tuesday afternoon before a brief lull when the dry slot passes over the region. Lighter showers will redevelop on the backside of the low pressure and continue through early Wednesday morning. In addition, strong easterly winds sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts 45-55 mph are occurring and will continue through Tuesday afternoon. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 pm tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Rain tapers off but winds remain strong through Wednesday afternoon. Thursday brings another chance for rain, but confidence is low on exact timing due to high variance in guidance. Cooler and dry for the weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DICKINSON County, IA
658 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TODAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible this morning. Windy and much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then cloudy with showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly 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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.670000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:30 EDT Set 20:58 EDT Transit Meridian 14:13 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:02 EDT Ends 21:26 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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