Delaware County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
431 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

Today: 

Clouds have passed across the central portions of Iowa through the 
overnight and in a few isolated locations spotty sprinkles have 
occurred. Temperatures overnight have remained in the low to mid 50s 
for much of the area while parts of far northern Iowa dipped into the 
mid 40s. Winds were light and variable.

A mix of sun and clouds today with temperatures this afternoon warming
into the low to mid 70s. Thunderstorms are expected to develop this 
afternoon and continue into the evening with a few strong to severe 
storms possible, along with pockets of locally heavy rain. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Showers and thunderstorms will linger overnight and into the day on 
Thursday, making for a dreary day as temperatures struggle to reach 60
degrees. Temperatures begin a rebound on Friday back to the 70s, with
temperatures approaching 80 by early next week.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For DELAWARE County

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Regional Hourly Observations For DELAWARE County
Issued at 600 PM CDT WED MAY 08 2024

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS CLOUDY 76 51 41 E13 29.60S TC 24 CHARLES CITY * SUNNY 73 45 35 E16 29.64F TC 23 CLINTON * PTSUNNY 76 51 41 E14 29.64F TC 24 DECORAH * SUNNY 73 46 38 SE12 29.66F TC 23 DUBUQUE MOSUNNY 74 51 44 E12 29.66F TC 23 MONTICELLO * MOSUNNY 75 54 46 E10 29.62S TC 24 OELWEIN * MOSUNNY 75 46 35 E16G24 29.64S TC 24 WATERLOO MOSUNNY 77 50 38 E18G26 29.60F TC 25

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 78 degrees central, and near 78 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the east at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at Des Moines and Davenport. The lowest temperature is 63 degrees at Spencer.

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 DELAWARE County,IA

337 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT The Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk, level 1 of 5, for the outlook area. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms late this afternoon, with an increasing chance for thunderstorms this evening into tonight. The main threats will be hail, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and frequent lightning. A tornado can't be ruled out west of the Mississippi River, but this is a low threat. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible with the potential for localized flooding should any area see repeated rounds of storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY On Thursday, a few thunderstorms are possible as a cold front moves through the area. However, severe storms are not expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening, mainly between 4 pm and 10 pm. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Toward the northeast at 20 mph.
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7-Day Forecast For DELAWARE County, IA
414 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 TONIGHT
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening. Showers and numerous thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers likely. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 14-18 MAY 16-22 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.510000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 07:00 EDT Set 21:22 EDT Transit Meridian 14:10 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:30 EDT Ends 21:52 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

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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