Guthrie County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For GUTHRIE County

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Regional Hourly Observations For GUTHRIE County
Issued at 600 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTIC * CLOUDY 55 43 62 SE10 30.10S TC 13 AUDUBON * MOCLDY 52 43 71 SE6 30.12R TC 11 CLARINDA * CLOUDY 55 N/A N/A CALM 30.13R TC 13 COUNCIL BLFS * CLOUDY 55 45 67 SE12 30.06F TC 13 CRESTON * CLOUDY 52 45 76 E13 30.13S TC 11 HARLAN * CLOUDY 54 41 62 SE6 30.10S TC 12 LAMONI CLOUDY 51 45 79 E8 30.14S TC 11 RED OAK * MOCLDY 57 43 58 SE5G12 30.10S TC 14 SHENANDOAH * CLOUDY 55 45 67 E8 30.07S TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 40 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 39 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 and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 32 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at Dubuque and 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 GUTHRIE County,IA

412 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight Scattered thunderstorms will move into central Iowa late this evening and overnight. While there could be small hail, severe weather chances are very low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will each feature the chance of strong to severe storms over some or all of central Iowa. Friday's threats include a few tornadoes, large hail, and strong wind gusts, primarily later in the afternoon into the evening. Isolated heavy rainfall may also occur. Saturday's main threats include large hail and damaging wind gusts with locally heavy rainfall also possible. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out, but are not the primary threat at this time. Sunday's severe weather will be evaluated better in the coming days. For more details, see the latest DSS Packet at https://www.weather.gov/media/dmx/DssPacket.pdf SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GUTHRIE County, IA
532 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. 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 likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 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 in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and 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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