Adair County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

Today: 

Quiet conditions this morning as a large area of high pressure 
descends across the region. Winds have been generally on the light 
side, but vary at least a bit with winds out of the west/southwest 
over most of the state, while southern Iowa sees northwest winds. 
Skies were largely clear, outside of some clouds passing across the
far south. Radar returns this morning are showing rain, though this
does not look to be reaching the ground, and is not expected to do so.
Frost/Freeze headlines remain across the state as temperatures sit in
the low 30s north and in to the upper 30s south, though as warming 
occurs later this morning, these headlines will drop off for the day.

Generally quiet conditions are expected today, with partly to mostly
sunny skies and temperatures warming into the upper 40s to low 50s
north and in the upper 50s across the rest of the state. Winds are
expected to turn more northwesterly across Iowa as a front passes
though, turning quite breezy, especially over northern Iowa later this
morning through the afternoon with gusts upwards of 35-40 mph. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Winds relax into the evening, though temperatures falling near to 
just below freezing across the state will likely allow for additional 
frost/freeze headlines into Saturday morning. 

Continued dry weather is expected through the weekend, with
temperatures gradually warming into the upper 50s to low 60s by
Sunday. Before that though, can expect one more chilly night with
more expected frost/freezing conditions Saturday night into Sunday
morning. Expect slightly breezy conditions this weekend with partly
cloudy skies Saturday and clearing skies Sunday. Changes arrive into
the start of the work week as the chance for showers and storms
returns, along with continued warming through the 60s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For ADAIR County

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Regional Hourly Observations For ADAIR County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ATLANTIC * CLEAR 36 27 69 NW6 30.31S WCI 31 TC 2 AUDUBON * N/A 36 25 64 W6 30.32R WCI 31 TC 2 CLARINDA * MOCLDY 43 27 52 N9 30.34R TC 6 COUNCIL BLFS * CLEAR 41 23 48 NW10 30.31S TC 5 CRESTON * PTCLDY 39 27 60 NW9 30.30S WCI 33 TC 4 HARLAN * CLEAR 34 23 64 NW9 30.33S WCI 26 TC 1 LAMONI PTCLDY 42 26 53 N8 30.30R TC 6 RED OAK * PTCLDY 41 25 52 NW8 30.33S TC 5 SHENANDOAH * PTCLDY 43 28 56 N9 30.32R TC 6

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 42 degrees central, and near 38 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 28 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at Clarinda and Burlington. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at Storm Lake.

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
Hazardous Weather Outlook For ADAIR County,IA

356 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight Low temperatures are expected to fall below freezing across most of the area tonight, as low as around 28 degrees. A Freeze Warning is in effect for the area. Please refer to the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for additional details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Freezing conditions may again occur Saturday night into Sunday morning with lows into the upper 20s to lower 30s. Thunderstorm chances return to the forecast early next week. The severe weather potential is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is unlikely through at least the middle of next week.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ADAIR County, IA
1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT SATURDAY

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
MONDAY
Partly sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Saturday April 20, 2024 the 111th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 12.050000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:24 EDT Set 21:02 EDT Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:56 EDT Ends 21:30 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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