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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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BUCHANAN County

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Regional Hourly Observations For BUCHANAN County
Issued at 500 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

   NORTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CEDAR RAPIDS   CLEAR     31  29  92 W7        30.17R WCI  24 TC  -1   
CHARLES CITY * CLEAR     32  32 100 SW7       30.15S WCI  26 TC   0   
CLINTON *      CLEAR     34  34 100 W8        30.16R WCI  27 TC   1   
DECORAH *      PTCLDY    34  27  75 VRB5      30.10F WCI  30 TC   1   
DUBUQUE        CLEAR     34  28  79 W9        30.13R WCI  27 TC   1   
MONTICELLO *   PTCLDY    34  30  86 W5        30.14R WCI  30 TC   1   
OELWEIN *      CLEAR     32  30  93 W7        30.16R WCI  26 TC   0   
WATERLOO       CLEAR     34  28  79 W6        30.16S WCI  29 TC   1   

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 28 degrees west, near 36 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 22 degrees west. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 6 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 40 degrees at Burlington. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at Sioux City and Harlan.

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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

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUCHANAN County,IA

307 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT
A Frost Advisory is in effect for parts of east central Iowa this
morning. Temperatures will drop into the low to mid 30s. Please 
see the advisory for details.

Temperatures will again be in the low to mid 30s tonight and may
result in a frost or freeze for some areas.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Frost or freeze headlines may be needed Saturday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For BUCHANAN County, IA
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Widespread frost this morning. Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.

MONDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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

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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.710000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:26 EDT Set 21:01 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 EDT Ends 21:29 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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