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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
409 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

Today:

A quiet night across the area with mid and upper level clouds moving
over Iowa. Temperatures have remained mild compared to previous
nights this week, in the 30s and even low 40s across much of the area.
Far northeast Iowa has been colder in the low 20s. Winds early this 
morning have been out of the east at 5 to 10 mph.

This afternoon will be the warmest of the week as temperatures warm
through 50s and 60s, even reaching the low 70s in parts of southern
Iowa. Expect patchy cloud cover today, increasing into the late
afternoon. 

Tonight and beyond:

This evening a few showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly 
across southern and eastern Iowa. Cooler and dry on Saturday with
highs in the 50s. Similar temperatures on Sunday, however expect
soggier conditions. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast, especially
into the afternoon. These will continue into Monday before finally
tapering on Tuesday next week. The rest of the upcoming week looks to
remain dry with gradual warming temperatures. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For MARION County


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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
Issued at 600 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

   CENTRAL IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
AMES           MOCLDY    39  25  57 E9        29.96S WCI  33 TC   4   
ANKENY *       MOCLDY    39  28  65 SE8       29.96F WCI  34 TC   4   
BOONE *        CLOUDY    37  28  70 E13       29.93S WCI  29 TC   3   
CHARITON *       N/A     39  34  81 E9        29.93F WCI  33 TC   4   
DES MOINES     CLOUDY    42  30  62 E10       29.94F TC   6           
GRINNELL*      MOCLDY    40  27  59 E12       29.99F WCI  33 TC   4   
KNOXVILLE *    CLOUDY    41  30  65 E9        29.96S TC   5           
MARSHALLTOWN   MOCLDY    36  24  62 E15       29.97F WCI  27 TC   2   
NEWTON *       MOCLDY    39  27  60 E15       29.96F WCI  31 TC   4   
PELLA *        MOCLDY    38  28  67 E10       29.97F WCI  32 TC   4   
PERRY *        MOCLDY    39  30  68 E12       29.92F WCI  32 TC   4   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 42 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are from the east at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 30 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at Lamoni. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at Mason City and Clinton.


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 MARION County,IA

419 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight

A few non-severe thunderstorms are possible across southeast Iowa
this evening.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Additional thunderstorms are also possible Sunday, and then again
central and south Sunday night through Monday. A few stronger
thunderstorms are possible, however the threat for severe weather
early next week will be better determined in the coming days.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MARION County, IA
601 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight.

SUNDAY
Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 50.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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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 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above     Normal     Normal                      

....  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

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 19:38 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:18 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:05 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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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