Franklin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1255 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

Today: 

Clouds had spread over the state early this morning and winds from 
the southeast were averaging 10 to 20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph in
some places. Over western Iowa, showers and storms were just crossing
the Missouri River into western Iowa after midnight this morning. 
Temperatures in most locations were in the 50s.

The showers and embedded thunderstorms will move into central Iowa by
sunrise today and spread across eastern Iowa this morning. As this 
wave of precipitation moves out later this morning and afternoon, 
clouds will remain over northern into central Iowa with some breaks of
sunshine over southern Iowa, particularly southwest. Strong to severe
storms are expected to develop near the Missouri River late this 
afternoon and push into western and central Iowa this evening and 
eastern Iowa late evening and after midnight. Large hail, a few 
tornadoes, and strong wind gusts will be possible with this activity. 

In addition to the stormy weather, it will be breezy with wind speeds
averaging 15 to 25 mph and gusts of 25 to 35 mph much of the time 
today and through this weekend as well.

Tonight and beyond: 

There should be a break in widespread activity after the storms exit
tonight until later Saturday afternoon when strong to severe storms 
are once again expected. In addition, storms moving over the same area
with little break between rounds may result in ponding in low lying 
and poor drainage areas and perhaps localized flooding as storms
continue into Saturday night. There may be some lingering showers or 
storms on Sunday, but another round of strong to severe storms will 
be possible later in the day into the evening. Anyone with outdoor 
plans should have ways to receive weather warnings and know where 
nearby shelter is located in case threatening weather nears their 
location.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For FRANKLIN County

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Regional Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County
Issued at 1000 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS CLOUDY 62 58 86 SE22G30 29.61F TC 17 CHARLES CITY * CLOUDY 54 54 100 SE17G26 29.56F FOG TC 12 CLINTON * CLOUDY 59 N/A N/A SE16 29.74R TC 15 DECORAH * CLOUDY 52 52 100 SE15G22 29.62F FOG TC 11 DUBUQUE CLOUDY 57 54 89 S23G29 29.71R TC 14 MONTICELLO * CLOUDY 57 57 100 SE15G21 29.65S TC 14 OELWEIN * CLOUDY 55 55 100 SE21G28 29.60F TC 13 WATERLOO CLOUDY 58 55 90 S10 29.58R TC 14

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 60 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are heavy rain west, thunderstorms central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the east at 14 mph with gusts at 23 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and heavy rain. Winds are variable at 6 mph with gusts at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 50 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 FRANKLIN County,IA

251 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight Severe weather including a few tornadoes, large hail, and strong wind gusts are possible late this afternoon into this evening. Isolated heavy rainfall may also occur. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Severe weather including locally heavy rainfall remains in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday over central Iowa. For more details, see the latest DSS Packet at https://www.weather.gov/media/dmx/DssPacket.pdf SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed today, Saturday, and Sunday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FRANKLIN County, IA
933 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely late this evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 20 mph, becoming south. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
FRIDAY
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 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 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
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:15 EDT Set 21:09 EDT Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:46 EDT Ends 21:38 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

APRIL 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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