Kossuth County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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 KOSSUTH County

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Regional Hourly Observations For KOSSUTH County
Issued at 300 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALGONA * CLEAR 39 39 100 N3 30.14R TC 4 CLARION * PTCLDY 39 39 100 N8 30.15R WCI 34 TC 4 ESTHERVILLE CLEAR 36 32 85 NW3 30.17R TC 2 FORT DODGE * CLEAR 43 37 79 N7 30.15R TC 6 MASON CITY CLEAR 35 32 88 NE8 30.16R WCI 29 TC 2 FOREST CITY * CLEAR 37 34 87 CALM 30.16R TC 3 WEBSTER CITY * CLEAR 39 36 87 N8 30.13R WCI 34 TC 4 IOWA FALLS * CLEAR 43 38 80 N8 30.15R TC 6

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 41 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at Burlington. The lowest temperature is 35 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 KOSSUTH County,IA

939 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. 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 KOSSUTH County, IA
246 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TODAY
Areas of frost after midnight. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly 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 with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 70.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
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
Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.370000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:18 EDT Set 21:06 EDT Transit Meridian 14:11 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:35 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 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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