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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
402 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

Today: 

High pressure was established across the Midwest overnight providing
clear skies and light winds throughout much of Iowa. This allowed
temperatures to drop into the 30s in the north with some areas of
frost. Farther south, readings remained in the lower 40s with light 
north winds. 

A very pleasant day is expected across Iowa and much of the upper
Midwest as winds remain light along with plenty of sunshine. Highs are
expected to be near normal with readings in the low to mid 60s over
much of the state. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Clouds begin to increase later tonight into Thursday ahead of an
approaching system. A few showers may occur in portions of southwest
Iowa on Thursday, however most locations are expected to remain dry.
This changes into Thursday night as showers and thunderstorms spread
across the state. The stormy conditions persist into Friday as strong
low pressure passes through Nebraska. Strong to severe storms are
expected on Friday afternoon into the evening across portions of
western and central Iowa with large hail and a few tornadoes as the 
main threat. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible into Friday as 
well. The active weather continues into the weekend with additional 
chances of showers and storm with some strong to severe storms 
remaining possible. Be weather aware over the next several days as 
active weather increases across Iowa!

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For UNION County

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Regional Hourly Observations For UNION County
Issued at 400 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024

SOUTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTIC * SUNNY 64 34 32 S6G12 30.15F TC 18 AUDUBON * CLOUDY 66 34 30 SE9 30.17F TC 19 CLARINDA * SUNNY 68 68 100 CALM 30.17F TC 20 COUNCIL BLFS * SUNNY 68 32 26 E9 30.13F TC 20 CRESTON * SUNNY 64 39 39 VRB6 30.17F TC 18 HARLAN * SUNNY 68 34 28 SE8 30.16F TC 20 LAMONI SUNNY 66 40 38 VRB3 30.17F TC 19 RED OAK * SUNNY 68 32 26 VRB5 30.15F TC 20 SHENANDOAH * SUNNY 70 32 24 NE6 30.14F TC 21

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 67 degrees west, near 65 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Harlan and Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Dubuque.

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 UNION County,IA

341 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Thunderstorms are expected Thursday evening through the weekend, with periods of strong to severe storms possible at times. A Slight Risk of severe storms exists across much of central Iowa on Friday with the main threats from large hail and a few tornadoes. Additional strong to severe storms are possible on Saturday and Sunday, especially across the southeast half of the state. Primary threats Saturday will be large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Locally heavy rainfall remains possible as well. Sunday's severe weather will be evaluated better in the coming days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For UNION County, IA
401 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TONIGHT
Sunny, then becoming partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. 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 APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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
Almanac Information
Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.370000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:18 EDT Set 21:06 EDT Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:35 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

APRIL 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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