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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

Today: 

A trough of low pressure extended across Iowa overnight with 
southwest winds ahead of the boundary along with temperatures in the
50s. A few showers were also occurring ahead of the trough as it
gradually pushed southeast. Behind the boundary, winds were generally
west with readings in the 40s. 

Scattered showers are expected in far southern Iowa through daybreak 
with the rainfall ending by mid morning in the southeast. Otherwise, a
cold front slides into the state today with winds increasing from the
northwest. Temperatures are forecast to top out around 60 in the far 
north and near 70 in the south as the cooler air doesn't arrive until 
later in the day. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Cooler and dry conditions are expected tonight into Wednesday as
surface ridging slides across the Midwest. Overnight low are expected
to drop to near freezing in northeast Iowa with the possibility of
frost and freeze conditions late tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny
skies are forecast on Wednesday with near normal temperatures.  

A more active weather pattern develops across the region later 
Thursday and into the weekend. A couple of different storm systems are
expected to produce widespread showers and storms Thursday night into
Friday evening and again from late Saturday into Sunday evening. It 
appears there may be a brief break in activity early Saturday between 
the systems. The threat for some severe storms exists, especially on 
Friday with heavy rainfall possible from both of the systems. 

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LEE County

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Regional Hourly Observations For LEE County
Issued at 700 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

   SOUTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     LGT RAIN  56  43  61 SW16G26   29.83R TC  13           
6HR MIN TEMP:  55; 6HR MAX TEMP:  59; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

FAIRFIELD *    MOCLDY    57  37  47 SW13      29.79F TC  14           
FORT MADISON * LGT RAIN  55  43  62 SW12G21   29.84R TC  13           
KEOKUK *       CLOUDY    54  46  76 SW13G22   29.86R TC  12           
OSKALOOSA *    CLOUDY    57  43  60 W12       29.80S TC  14           
OTTUMWA        CLOUDY    56  43  61 SW13      29.79S TC  13           
6HR MIN TEMP:  53; 6HR MAX TEMP:  59;                                

WASHINGTON *   CLOUDY    55  37  50 SW12      29.78R TC  13           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Quad Cities and Harlan. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Storm Lake.

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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 LEE County,IA

454 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon mainly in
northwestern Illinois. Although the chance for severe storms
currently appears low, if these storms do manage to develop into
the Outlook Area they may be able to produce hail and gusty winds.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

There will be a chance for frost across portions of northwestern
Illinois late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

Rounds of Thunderstorms are possible Thursday night through 
Sunday. The storms on Friday have the potential to be strong to 
severe. However, their strength is tied to the placement of a warm
front and there is still some uncertainty on where this front 
will be located on Friday. After that, Sunday afternoon and
evening may be the next best chance for severe storms. Heavy
rainfall and eventual flooding may accompany these storm chances 
through the upcoming weekend.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: East to southeast at 30 MPH.

There is a very low chance that spotter activation will be needed
this afternoon.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For LEE County, IA
643 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Showers with isolated thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs around 70. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Breezy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    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

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.050000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:20 EDT Set 21:05 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:51 EDT Ends 21:34 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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