Henry 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 HENRY County

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

SOUTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BURLINGTON CLEAR 61 49 64 E12 29.80R TC 16 6HR MIN TEMP: 61; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; FAIRFIELD * CLEAR 63 45 51 SE17 29.76R TC 17 FORT MADISON * PTCLDY 63 52 67 E14 29.79R TC 17 KEOKUK * CLEAR 63 54 72 SE12 29.78R TC 17 OSKALOOSA * CLOUDY 65 49 55 SE15 29.74R TC 18 OTTUMWA MOCLDY 63 50 62 SE20G32 29.73R TC 17 6HR MIN TEMP: 63; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; WASHINGTON * PTCLDY 61 39 44 E17G25 29.76R TC 16

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 HENRY County,IA

448 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE TODAY AND TONIGHT Strong to severe storms are expected today and tonight. The Storm Prediction Center has an Enhance Risk for much of the area, with a Slight Risk for the far east and northeast parts of the area. Large hail, possibly over golf ball size, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY Thunderstorms are possible in northwest Illinois Wednesday afternoon, with lightning the main risk. Thunderstorms are possible south of Interstate 80 on Thursday, with lightning the main threat. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is likely this afternoon and evening. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: North-northeast at 30 to 40 MPH.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HENRY County, IA
730 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Breezy and not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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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