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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

Today: 

A trough of low pressure extended across Iowa overnight with 
southwest winds ahead of the boundary along with temperatures in the
50s. A few showers were also occurring ahead of the trough as it
gradually pushed southeast. Behind the boundary, winds were generally
west with readings in the 40s. 

Scattered showers are expected in far southern Iowa through daybreak 
with the rainfall ending by mid morning in the southeast. Otherwise, a
cold front slides into the state today with winds increasing from the
northwest. Temperatures are forecast to top out around 60 in the far 
north and near 70 in the south as the cooler air doesn't arrive until 
later in the day. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Cooler and dry conditions are expected tonight into Wednesday as
surface ridging slides across the Midwest. Overnight low are expected
to drop to near freezing in northeast Iowa with the possibility of
frost and freeze conditions late tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny
skies are forecast on Wednesday with near normal temperatures.  

A more active weather pattern develops across the region later 
Thursday and into the weekend. A couple of different storm systems are
expected to produce widespread showers and storms Thursday night into
Friday evening and again from late Saturday into Sunday evening. It 
appears there may be a brief break in activity early Saturday between 
the systems. The threat for some severe storms exists, especially on 
Friday with heavy rainfall possible from both of the systems.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For HANCOCK County

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Regional Hourly Observations For HANCOCK County
Issued at 500 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALGONA * MOSUNNY 63 34 34 N24G36 29.90R TC 17 CLARION * MOSUNNY 63 36 36 NW29G36 29.90R TC 17 ESTHERVILLE CLOUDY 61 35 37 N21G36 29.92R TC 16 FORT DODGE * MOSUNNY 66 34 30 NW15G23 29.92R TC 19 MASON CITY MOSUNNY 61 36 39 NW25G35 29.89R TC 16 FOREST CITY * MOSUNNY 59 36 41 NW16G30 29.89R TC 15 IOWA FALLS * MOSUNNY 64 29 27 NW21G36 29.90R TC 18

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 70 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 25 mph with gusts at 36 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph with gusts at 38 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 26 mph with gusts at 41 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Quad Cities and Burlington. The lowest temperature is 59 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 HANCOCK County,IA

254 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight Windy conditions this afternoon with northwest winds gusting from 35 to 40 mph, especially in north and east Iowa. These will diminish into this evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday Thunderstorms are expected Thursday evening through the weekend, with periods of strong to severe storms possible at times, especially on Friday. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. Additional details will be more clear in the coming days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HANCOCK County, IA
332 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Very windy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Windy. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
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 APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.050000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:20 EDT Set 21:05 EDT Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:51 EDT Ends 21:34 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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