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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
353 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

Today: 

Rain showers continue to linger early this morning over portions of
northern into central Iowa with a few thunderstorms also remaining
near the Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin border. Temperatures as of 330 AM 
ranged from the mid 40s far northwest Iowa to the mid 60s in far 
southeast Iowa. Winds out of the west to northwest in west to central 
Iowa and out of the south to southwest over eastern Iowa remain gusty 
early this morning with gusts up to 40 mph.

Any lingering rain showers east to northeast will gradually come to an
end this morning into midday but cloud cover will linger through the
morning hours before gradual clearing occurs west to east this 
afternoon. Any clearing will be fairly brief, however, with 
additional cloud cover moving in tonight. High temperatures today will
mainly be in the 60s, a few spots south look to climb into the low
70s. The breezy to gusty winds will remain through a good portion of
the day before decreasing southwest to northeast later this afternoon
into tonight.


Tonight and beyond: 

As mentioned above, cloud cover increases again tonight with winds
also picking up again in the southwest during the early morning hours
Thursday. Rain showers and a few thunderstorms will also return to the
forecast late tonight through the day Thursday. Thunderstorm chances
are highest over southern Iowa during the overnight to early morning
hours Thursday with rain showers expected further north in central to
northern Iowa. A few stronger storms could have some small hail or
gusty winds southwest to south late tonight into the early overnight 
hours Thursday, but the chances for severe weather in Iowa are low 
tonight. Cooler temperatures are expected Thursday into this weekend 
with highs generally in the 50s and lows falling into the upper 20s to
30s Friday through Sunday mornings. This may introduce some 
frost/freeze concerns for any sensitive plants. 

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CRAWFORD County

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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAWFORD County
Issued at 100 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

   NORTHWEST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CARROLL *      LGT RAIN  52  48  87 N10       30.00R TC  11           
DENISON *      CLOUDY    52  50  93 VRB6      30.00S TC  11           
LE MARS *      LGT RAIN N/A N/A N/A NW14      30.06R                  
MAURICE *      HVY RAIN  45  45 100 NW16      30.04R TC   7           
SHELDON *      RAIN      46  43  87 NW6       30.02R TC   8           
SIOUX CITY     CLOUDY    48  44  86 N18       30.05R TC   9           
6HR MIN TEMP:  48; 6HR MAX TEMP:  60; 6HR PCP:  0.03;                

SPENCER        RAIN      50  42  74 NW12      30.03R TC  10           
6HR MIN TEMP:  50; 6HR MAX TEMP:  60; 6HR PCP:  0.06;                

STORM LAKE *   LGT RAIN  48  45  87 NW10      30.03R TC   9           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 48 degrees west, near 54 degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the north at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at Mason City.

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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 CRAWFORD County,IA

322 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight

A few thunderstorms are possible tonight/overnight southwest to
south with rain showers expected through the rest of the area. 
The strongest storms southwest to south could have some gusty 
winds or small hail, but the chances for severe storms are low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For CRAWFORD County, IA
1130 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
A slight chance of showers late this evening, then showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

THURSDAY
Cloudy with showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1    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

Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.370000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:27 EDT Set 21:00 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:59 EDT Ends 21:28 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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


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