US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
504 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

Today: 

Rain showers with a few thunderstorms at times across portions of
southern Iowa have been ongoing through much of the early morning
hours. Coverage and rain amounts remain highest over northern and
southern Iowa with lighter amounts through portions of central Iowa.
Temperatures early this morning range from the upper 30s north to the
low 50s south. Winds vary in direction from out of the west far north,
to out of the east in the south, to out of the north in the west, or
almost a little bit of everything! Wind speeds range from below 10 mph
to up to 25 mph with gusts up to around 30 mph in portions of western
to southwest Iowa.

Rain, or thunderstorms in the south to southeast, will gradually end
northwest to southeast through the afternoon hours. A stronger storm
may be possible for areas along and south of US Highway 34 in
southeast Iowa this afternoon, but the overall chances for any severe
storms are low. High temperatures today will be in the 50s with winds
settling to out of the northeast or out of the northwest ranging from
about 10 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 30 to 35 mph in the south and
west to northwest.

Tonight and beyond: 

Dry conditions are then expected tonight through the weekend. Windy
conditions return for Friday with breezy winds remaining into
Saturday before winds relax into Sunday. Temperatures will also remain
cooler Friday through the weekend with highs in/near the 50s and
morning lows in the upper 20s or 30s which may lead to some
frost/freeze concerns for any susceptible plants Friday through Sunday
mornings.

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

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For MONTGOMERY County

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Regional Hourly Observations For MONTGOMERY County
Issued at 900 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

   SOUTHWEST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ATLANTIC *     PTCLDY    45  32  61 N9        30.17R TC   7           
AUDUBON *      MOCLDY    43  32  65 NW9       30.18R TC   6           
CLARINDA *     CLEAR     46  32  57 N12       30.19R TC   8           
COUNCIL BLFS * PTCLDY    46  30  53 N17       30.18R TC   8           
CRESTON *      CLEAR     45  36  70 N13       30.15R TC   7           
HARLAN  *      CLEAR     41  32  70 NW13      30.19R TC   5           
LAMONI         CLEAR     47  35  63 N13       30.13R TC   8           
RED OAK *      MOCLDY    46  32  57 N12G17    30.18R TC   8           
SHENANDOAH *   CLEAR     46  34  61 N12G18    30.18R TC   8           

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 43 degrees west, near 49 degrees central, and near 47 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at Quad Cities and Des Moines. The lowest temperature is 40 degrees at 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 MONTGOMERY County,IA

843 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

A frost or freeze will develop across parts of eastern Nebraska 
and southwest Iowa tonight into early Friday morning. Take care to
protect any sensitive vegetation. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

A frost or freeze will be possible during the early hours of 
Saturday and Sunday mornings. Take care to protect any sensitive 
vegetation.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters should not be needed Today or Tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For MONTGOMERY County, IA
559 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    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

Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.370000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:27 EDT Set 21:00 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:59 EDT Ends 21:28 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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


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