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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
523 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Today: 

Showers and storms have been ongoing through much of the overnight 
hours. Frequent lightning and gusty winds have been associated with
storms so far early this morning, but some hail remains possible.
Temperatures as of 5 AM are mild and in the 50s to 60s across much of
the state. Winds out of the southeast to east remain breezy to gusty
with gusts up to around 35-40 mph. 

Today will be a stormy day with multiple rounds of storms possible.
Some of these storms will likely be severe with large hail, damaging
wind gusts, and some tornadoes all possible. A few of the storms could
produce significant severe weather. In addition to the storms, gusty
winds will continue through the day today with gusts up to 50 mph
possible outside of thunderstorms. A Wind Advisory is in effect for
much of central into northwest and northeast Iowa today for these 
strong wind gusts, though wind gusts in some thunderstorms may be 
higher. High temperatures today will be in the 60s to 70s. Make sure 
you have multiple ways to receive warnings today and stay weather 
aware!

Tonight and beyond: 

The severe weather potential will end tonight, but some showers may 
linger into early Wednesday, especially northeast. Additional showers
are likely Thursday from central Iowa into the Missouri Valley. 
Cooler temperatures can be expected to end the work week as well, with
highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s.

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LOUISA County

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Regional Hourly Observations For LOUISA County
Issued at 600 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

   EAST CENTRAL IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DAVENPORT      CLOUDY    68  63  84 SE10      29.55F TC  20           
IOWA CITY      PTSUNNY   64  59  83 SE14      29.52F TC  18           
MT. PLEASANT * LGT RAIN  66  61  82 S9        29.54R TC  19           
MUSCATINE *    PTSUNNY   66  61  82 S5G15     29.51F TC  19           
QUAD CITIES    PTSUNNY   71  64  78 SE5       29.53F TC  22           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 74 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 16 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Pella, Lamoni, and Des Moines. The lowest temperature is 57 degrees at Harlan and Estherville.

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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 LOUISA County,IA

336 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

 DAY ONE  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Rounds of strong to severe storms will continue through tonight. 
The Storm Prediction Center has an Enhance Risk for much of the 
area, with a Slight Risk for the far east and northeast parts of 
the area. Large hail, possibly over golf ball size, damaging 
winds, and tornadoes are all possible. Locally heavy rainfall will
also occur, possibly producing ponding of water, urban and small
stream flooding.

Away from the storms, strong gradient winds may gust up to 45 MPH
through the evening. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Thunderstorms are possible in northwest Illinois Wednesday
afternoon, with lightning the main risk.

Thunderstorms are possible south of Interstate 80 on Thursday, 
with lightning the main threat. 

Frost and or freeze may be possible Friday night and Saturday 
night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will be needed through the evening.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Quickly North-northeast at 40 to
60 MPH.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For LOUISA County, IA
603 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

TORNADO WATCH 117 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely this evening. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny and breezy. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 22-26    APR 24-30    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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

Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 10.670000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:30 EDT Set 20:58 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:02 EDT Ends 21:26 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 16TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1851...
The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and
gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The
storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum)
...1880...
A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a
distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel)
...1933...
Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard
Sanders - 1987)
...1960...
A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport
in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)


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