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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 IOWA County

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

   SOUTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     MOCLDY    42  36  79 SE9       30.26S TC   6           
FAIRFIELD *    CLOUDY    45  39  81 SE10      30.23S TC   7           
FORT MADISON * MOCLDY    43  37  81 E9        30.26S TC   6           
KEOKUK *       MOCLDY    45  39  81 E12       30.25F TC   7           
OSKALOOSA *    MOCLDY    48  43  81 SE10      30.21F TC   9           
OTTUMWA        CLOUDY    46  42  86 SE12      30.21S TC   8           
WASHINGTON *   CLOUDY    45  41  87 SE12      30.24S TC   7           

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

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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.

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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 IOWA County,IA

524 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

Areas of frost and freeze will continue across portions of
northwestern Illinois through 8 AM.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may spread eastward across the
eastern Iowa and northeastern Missouri portions of the Outlook 
area late tonight after Midnight. Severe storms are not 
anticipated tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A wet and stormy pattern is setting up for Friday through Sunday 
night, as a pair of large low pressure systems move through the 
region. Some strong to severe storms will be possible Friday 
afternoon and especially Friday night as a warm front lifts north
through the region with the first storm system. The associated 
front will linger over the region, leading to a persistent focus 
for thunderstorms Saturday and into Sunday when the second system 
passes. The better chances for severe storms these days currently
appear to be Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the 
evening. Rounds of heavy rainfall could eventually lead to some 
flooding issues as well.

The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for
portions of the Outlook Area every day from Friday through Sunday.
All modes of severe weather will be possible, but large hail and
damaging winds will be the primary threats.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: East to northeast at 35 to 40
MPH.

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. But
spotter activation will likely be needed at times Friday through
Sunday.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For IOWA County, IA
614 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers, thunderstorms, 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 in the evening. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy and much warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows around 60. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers 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

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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