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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
259 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

Today: 

High pressure has slid over the Great Lakes resulting in winds mainly
from the east or southeast across the state of Iowa this morning. 
While there were clear patches over eastern Iowa, clouds have spread 
over western and central Iowa. There may be a few sprinkles or a 
fleeting shower out there this morning, but the low level air is 
rather dry and any surface reports of rain has been scant. 
Temperatures range from around 40 degrees over far northeast Iowa to 
near 60 degrees over far southwest Iowa.

Sunshine will be limited today with northeastern portions of the state
having the highest chance of seeing some sunshine. Over southwest
Iowa, some showers may occur with many places elsewhere in the state 
remaining dry.

Tonight and beyond: 

Rain and storm chances increase later this evening into the morning
hours of Friday from southwest to northeast over Iowa. While there 
will likely be a break in the showers and storms Friday later in the 
morning to early afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms are
forecast to develop later in the afternoon over portions of western
Iowa and then move northeast and east into the evening hours. Large
hail, a few tornadoes, and strong wind gusts will be possible with
this activity. Additional strong to severe storm chances along with
locally heavy rainfall are expected Saturday and then again Sunday 
over parts of the state. While it will not be stormy the entire
weekend, anyone with outdoor plans should have a way to receive 
weather warnings and know where nearby shelter is located in case
threatening weather nears your location.

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For FREMONT County

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Regional Hourly Observations For FREMONT County
Issued at 700 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

   SOUTHWEST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTIC *     MIX PCPN  54  45  71 SE9G15    30.09F TC  12           
AUDUBON *      MOCLDY    52  45  76 SE10      30.11F TC  11           
CLARINDA *     CLOUDY    54 N/A N/A SE7G13    30.13R TC  12           
COUNCIL BLFS * CLOUDY    55  45  67 SE13      30.05S TC  13           
CRESTON *      CLOUDY    52  46  82 SE15      30.13S TC  11           
HARLAN  *      CLOUDY    54  43  66 SE7       30.09F TC  12           
LAMONI         CLOUDY    52  45  77 SE7       30.16R TC  11           
6HR MIN TEMP:  51; 6HR MAX TEMP:  54;                                

RED OAK *      CLOUDY    57  43  58 SE13G20   30.09F TC  14           
SHENANDOAH *   CLOUDY    55  45  67 SE13      30.08R TC  13           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 53 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 40 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Harlan and Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Dubuque.

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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 FREMONT County,IA

510 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move through southeast
Nebraska this morning into early afternoon with the potential for
40 to 50 mph wind gusts. Thunderstorms will become widespread
tonight with isolated occurrences of hail up to one-inch in
diameter, wind gusts to 60 mph, and localized flooding possible.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, strong 
tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Another round of 
severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon into Saturday 
night, especially along and south of I-80. Here too, all hazards 
are possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few
tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Severe weather is
again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in parts of southeast
Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to quarter size and
thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main hazards.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on Friday and Saturday
afternoons.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For FREMONT County, IA
529 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Thunderstorms, showers, breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa

                                 IOWA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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

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Almanac Information

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:17 EDT Set 21:08 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 21:36 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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