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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 BOONE County


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Regional Hourly Observations For BOONE County
Issued at 1000 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

   CENTRAL IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
AMES           MOSUNNY   47  31  53 E16G24    29.86F TC   8           
ANKENY *       PTSUNNY   48  34  57 SE13G18   29.87F TC   9           
BOONE *        MOSUNNY   46  34  61 SE18G25   29.83F TC   8           
CHARITON *     PTSUNNY   54  39  58 SE13      29.84F TC  12           
DES MOINES     PTSUNNY   49  34  56 E13       29.85F TC   9           
GRINNELL*      MOSUNNY   50  35  56 E15       29.92F TC  10           
KNOXVILLE *    PTSUNNY   48  36  61 E8G15     29.88F TC   9           
MARSHALLTOWN   MOSUNNY   46  27  47 SE20      29.89F TC   8           
NEWTON *       SUNNY     48  34  57 E16       29.89F TC   9           
PELLA *        MOSUNNY   49  35  58 SE14      29.89F TC  10           
PERRY *        MOSUNNY   48  34  58 E18       29.82F TC   9           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 49 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, partly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. 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 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 37 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 BOONE 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 BOONE County, IA
848 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny early this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

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)

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