Mitchell 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 MITCHELL County

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

Northeast Iowa CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WATERLOO CLOUDY 65 40 39 N13 29.93S DUBUQUE PTSUNNY 67 40 37 N13 29.93F DECORAH PTSUNNY 66 41 39 N13 29.91F MASON CITY PTSUNNY 65 43 44 N7 29.97R CHARLES CITY CLOUDY 64 41 42 NW10 29.96R OELWEIN SUNNY 64 39 39 NW10G16 29.97R

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 MITCHELL County,IA

230 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered storms are expected tonight. The main threats from these storms are gusty winds and lightning. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday There will be a chance of storms on Thursday and Thursday night. A few might be strong on Thursday afternoon along and south of Interstate 90. The main threats will gusty winds and hail. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT No action needed. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION No webinar is scheduled.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MITCHELL County, IA
328 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this evening. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 100 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Partly 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
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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