Jackson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



Click on button above to view IA Watches/Warnings/Special Wx Statements. Jackson County, IA Weather and Climate Synopsis To access other UK Agricultural Weather Center Pages use the pull-down menu below.

(Click image to zoom) or Click Here

36 Hr. Forecast Map
All Radar images NOAA/UKAWC
Satellite images from NOAA

Weather Summary

Hourly Observations

Nowcast

Precision Ag., Lawn & Garden Guidance

7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

Almanac

Historical Facts


US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Also see:
Satellite Images of the Day All NWS Radars NWS Watch/Warning Maps UKAWC Regional Degree Day Maps 7-Day Dep. from Normal Rainfall Map 7-Day Dep. from Normal Temp. Map	Desktop Severe Weather Info US Weather at a Glance Learning About Weather State Crop/Weather Reports Crop Moisture Index (JAWF) Palmer Drought Index(NOAA) State Climatology Office

A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.


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.

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

Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For JACKSON County

For Your Farm PointAgCast...Click here.

Regional Hourly Observations For JACKSON County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT SAT APR 27 2024

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS CLOUDY 64 58 80 S29G43 29.59F TC 18 CHARLES CITY * CLOUDY 59 59 100 SE23G31 29.52S FOG TC 15 CLINTON * CLOUDY 61 61 100 S16 29.70F TC 16 DECORAH * LGT RAIN 55 55 100 SE13G18 29.56F TC 13 DUBUQUE CLOUDY 59 56 89 SE25G35 29.65F TC 15 MONTICELLO * CLOUDY 63 59 88 SE23G32 29.62S TC 17 OELWEIN * CLOUDY 59 59 100 SE15G24 29.57F TC 15 WATERLOO LGT RAIN 62 59 90 SE21G31 29.51S TC 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, thunderstorms central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. Winds are from the west at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 24 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 33 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Lamoni and Des Moines. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Sioux City and 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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For JACKSON County,IA

314 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT Gusty southeast winds will continue into the early evening, occasionally reaching 35 to 45 mph. Tonight, scattered thunderstorms are possible. A few of the storms could produce large hail to around quarter size and damaging winds to 60 mph. The Storm Prediction Center has much of the Outlook area in a level 1 out of 5, or Marginal risk for severe weather, with a level 2 out of 5, or Slight risk for portions of eastern Iowa and northeast Missouri. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected late Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Severe weather will be possible with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out, but they appear to be a lower threat at this time. The rounds of heavy rainfall could eventually lead to some flooding issues as well. The Storm Prediction Center has the entire Outlook area in a Slight risk, or level 2 out of 5 for Saturday. On Sunday, a Slight risk covers much of the area along and south of Interstate 80, with a Marginal risk to the north. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be needed at times through Sunday. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Toward the northeast at 40 to 50 MPH.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, IA
1143 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers late this evening, then scattered showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. Temperature rising into the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 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
Saturday April 27, 2024 the 118th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.330000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:14 EDT Set 21:10 EDT Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:45 EDT Ends 21:39 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 27TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300 buildings. (David Ludlum) ...1931... The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to 100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) ...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees. (NWS Louisville) ...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive days with measurable precipitation, a record. (NWS Louisville) ...1942... A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum) ...1971... A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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