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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
409 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

Today:

A quiet night across the area with mid and upper level clouds moving
over Iowa. Temperatures have remained mild compared to previous
nights this week, in the 30s and even low 40s across much of the area.
Far northeast Iowa has been colder in the low 20s. Winds early this 
morning have been out of the east at 5 to 10 mph.

This afternoon will be the warmest of the week as temperatures warm
through 50s and 60s, even reaching the low 70s in parts of southern
Iowa. Expect patchy cloud cover today, increasing into the late
afternoon. 

Tonight and beyond:

This evening a few showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly 
across southern and eastern Iowa. Cooler and dry on Saturday with
highs in the 50s. Similar temperatures on Sunday, however expect
soggier conditions. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast, especially
into the afternoon. These will continue into Monday before finally
tapering on Tuesday next week. The rest of the upcoming week looks to
remain dry with gradual warming temperatures. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For APPANOOSE County


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Regional Hourly Observations For APPANOOSE County
Issued at 900 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

   SOUTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     SUNNY     45  36  70 E7        30.00F TC   7           
FAIRFIELD *    SUNNY     45  32  61 SE15      29.97F TC   7           
KEOKUK *       SUNNY     46  37  71 E7        29.99F TC   8           
OSKALOOSA *    SUNNY     46  35  67 SE16      29.94F TC   8           
OTTUMWA        SUNNY     44  35  70 E15       29.94F TC   7           
WASHINGTON *   MOSUNNY   45  32  61 SE17      29.98F TC   7           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 41 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at Mason 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 APPANOOSE County,IA

419 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight

A few non-severe thunderstorms are possible across southeast Iowa
this evening.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Additional thunderstorms are also possible Sunday, and then again
central and south Sunday night through Monday. A few stronger
thunderstorms are possible, however the threat for severe weather
early next week will be better determined in the coming days.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For APPANOOSE County, IA
848 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 50.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa
                                 IOWA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above     Normal     Normal                      

....  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

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 19:38 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:18 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:05 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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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