Louisa County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
403 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024

Today: 

After another active evening of thunderstorms rolling across the 
state, conditions have quieted down as dried out as an area of high 
pressure moves in from the west. Overnight temperatures are 
generally in the mid 40s to mid 50s under mostly clear skies and 
west to northwest winds around 5 to 15 mph.

More showers and storms are expected later today. Expect isolated to 
scattered activity to increase by this afternoon and evening, then 
period of showers and storms become widespread tonight. The threat 
of severe weather is low at this time. Highs today will generally be 
in the 60s and 70s.

Tonight and beyond: 

Periods of showers and storms continue into Thursday. Widespread 1 
to 2 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts are possible 
before the precipitation ends by Thursday night. Our active pattern 
does not rest long as chances for showers and storms return for 
Saturday and again early next week. Highs will be right around normal 
for early May in the upper 60s and 70s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LOUISA County

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Regional Hourly Observations For LOUISA County
Issued at 400 PM CDT WED MAY 01 2024

EAST CENTRAL IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DAVENPORT MOSUNNY 72 36 26 NW10G21 29.97R TC 22 IOWA CITY MOSUNNY 71 37 28 NW9 29.96F TC 22 MT. PLEASANT * PTSUNNY 70 37 30 N6 29.95F TC 21 MUSCATINE * N/A 73 36 25 N10 29.95F TC 23 QUAD CITIES MOSUNNY 74 37 26 NW6 29.94S TC 23

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 72 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Quad Cities. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at Storm Lake and Sioux 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 LOUISA County,IA

404 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 DAY ONE TODAY AND TONIGHT Chances for showers and thunderstorms increase tonight. Lightning is the primary hazard with any storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday into Thursday night. There is a Marginal risk, or level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather. There is also a threat for heavy rainfall, which could pose a risk for localized flooding. There is additional chances for showers and storms over the weekend and early next week, however it is too early to determine the severe weather threat. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but is possible Thursday afternoon and evening. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Toward the north-northeast at 40 MPH.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LOUISA County, IA
243 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers in the evening. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 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 MAY 7-11 MAY 9-15 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Normal 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
Wednesday May 01, 2024 the 122th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 15.540000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:09 EDT Set 21:14 EDT Transit Meridian 14:10 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:39 EDT Ends 21:44 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

/////////////////////// MAY 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1854... The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum) ...1935... Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota. Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel) ...1954... The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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