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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 DECATUR County


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

...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TOPEKA         MOSUNNY   57  43  59 S12       29.78F                  
MANHATTAN      PTSUNNY   58  46  64 CALM      29.73F                  
EMPORIA        SUNNY     56  45  66 S25G37    29.75F                  
OTTAWA         SUNNY     57  45  62 S28G33    29.78F                  
CHANUTE        MOSUNNY   63  48  58 S24G36    29.85F                  
SALINA         MOSUNNY   54  45  71 S22G35    29.69S                  
WICHITA        PTSUNNY   54  47  77 S14       29.76S                  
OMAHA          PTSUNNY   51  39  63 SE15      29.75F                  
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    54  41  61 S16G26    29.72F                  
FALLS CITY     MOSUNNY   56  42  59 S20G28    29.77F                  
LAMONI         MOSUNNY   50  37  61 SE10G18   29.84F                  
DES MOINES     CLOUDY    44  32  62 E13       29.89F                  

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 DECATUR 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 DECATUR 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 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60. North 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 mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 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
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 50.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

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

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 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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