Dickinson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
403 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024

Today: 

After another active evening of thunderstorms rolling across the 
state, conditions have quieted down as dried out as an area of high 
pressure moves in from the west. Overnight temperatures are 
generally in the mid 40s to mid 50s under mostly clear skies and 
west to northwest winds around 5 to 15 mph.

More showers and storms are expected later today. Expect isolated to 
scattered activity to increase by this afternoon and evening, then 
period of showers and storms become widespread tonight. The threat 
of severe weather is low at this time. Highs today will generally be 
in the 60s and 70s.

Tonight and beyond: 

Periods of showers and storms continue into Thursday. Widespread 1 
to 2 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts are possible 
before the precipitation ends by Thursday night. Our active pattern 
does not rest long as chances for showers and storms return for 
Saturday and again early next week. Highs will be right around normal 
for early May in the upper 60s and 70s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For DICKINSON County

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Regional Hourly Observations For DICKINSON County
Issued at 400 PM CDT WED MAY 01 2024

NORTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DENISON CLOUDY 59 45 58 E7 29.97F TC 15 ESTHERVILLE CLOUDY 61 36 39 N5 29.98R TC 16 MAURICE CLOUDY 57 43 58 SE10 29.96R TC 14 SHELDON CLOUDY 59 41 51 SE10G17 29.94F TC 15 SIOUX CITY LGT RAIN 59 48 67 SE8 29.95F TC 15 SPENCER CLOUDY 61 39 44 SW5 29.98R TC 16 STORM LAKE N/A 59 41 51 SE10 29.98F TC 15

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 72 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Quad Cities. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at Storm Lake and Sioux 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 DICKINSON County,IA

455 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Weak showers are possible this morning south of I-90, though no lightning is expected. Additional showers and thunderstorms build into the region throughout the afternoon hours, though are most likely during the late evening and overnight hours into Thursday. While severe weather is not anticipated, minor/isolated flooding issues are possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms will be exiting the region throughout the morning and afternoon hours on Thursday. Additional chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms return Friday night into Saturday, and again Monday night into Tuesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DICKINSON County, IA
358 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers this evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY
Cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Breezy with highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 7-11 MAY 9-15 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Normal 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 01, 2024 the 122th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 15.540000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:09 EDT Set 21:14 EDT Transit Meridian 14:10 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:39 EDT Ends 21:44 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 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1854... The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum) ...1935... Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota. Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel) ...1954... The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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