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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
410 AM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024

Today: 

Although there were some patches of high cloudiness, skies were clear
across much Iowa overnight. Early morning temperatures were quite mild
for mid April with readings from the middle 40s north to near 60 in a
few spots central and southeast. Winds were generally north or east at
5 to 10 mph.

Much like yesterday, mostly sunny skies can be expected into the
morning with another day of warm temperatures. Readings should be into
the upper 60s to middle 70s by late morning. There should be plenty of
sunshine during the afternoon as well with only a bit of clouds south.
Afternoon high temperatures should reach the 70s northeast and the
lower to middle 80s elsewhere.

Tonight and beyond: 

The weather will change quite a bit tonight and into Tuesday however.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin moving from
the Missouri Valley into Iowa later tonight. A few storms may be
strong to severe over western Iowa with a greater potential for 
severe weather over Kansas and Nebraska. Additional thunderstorms can 
be expected Tuesday with that higher potential for severe weather 
moving into Iowa. Large hail, damaging winds, and some tornadoes will
all be possible over Iowa Tuesday, especially central and south.

The severe weather potential will end, but some showers and a few 
storms may linger into early Wednesday with additional showers 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 or lower 40s.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For KEOKUK County

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Regional Hourly Observations For KEOKUK County
Issued at 1100 PM CDT MON APR 15 2024

   SOUTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     PTCLDY    68  42  38 E10       29.88F TC  20           
FAIRFIELD *    CLOUDY    64  34  32 E12       29.86S TC  18           
OTTUMWA        PTCLDY    65  40  39 E14       29.84S TC  18           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Monday April 15, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 71 degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 24 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 18 mph with gusts at 24 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 57 degrees at 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 KEOKUK County,IA

926 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024

 DAY ONE  TONIGHT

There is a chance of thunderstorms overnight. An isolated severe 
storm is possible, especially across parts of southeast Iowa, 
northeast Missouri and west central Illinois. The main threats 
will be large hail and frequent lightning. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

The threat for strong to severe storms continues on Tuesday, with
a Slight to Enhanced Risk of severe weather, or levels 2 and 3 
out of 5, covering the area. Large hail, damaging winds, and 
tornadoes will all be possible. There may be three rounds of 
severe thunderstorms. We may see one round in the afternoon and 
second round in the evening, and then a third round late Tuesday 
night and into Wednesday morning. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is possible early Tuesday morning, and is 
likely Tuesday afternoon and evening. 

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: North-northeast at 30 to 40 MPH 
tonight. 

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For KEOKUK County, IA
918 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy late this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Thunderstorms, showers, windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.

FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.

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

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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 21-25    APR 23-29    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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

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Almanac Information

Monday April 15, 2024 the 106th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 10.320000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:32 EDT Set 20:56 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:04 EDT Ends 21:24 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 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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky