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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 TAMA County

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Regional Hourly Observations For TAMA County
Issued at 600 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS PTCLDY 48 39 71 SW7 29.75R TC 9 CHARLES CITY * CLOUDY 48 34 57 W8 29.71S TC 9 CLINTON * PTCLDY 50 38 63 W5 29.76F TC 10 DECORAH * CLOUDY 48 36 61 SW3 29.68F TC 9 DUBUQUE CLEAR 45 38 76 S5 29.73S TC 7 MONTICELLO * CLEAR 48 39 71 CALM 29.72F TC 9 OELWEIN * CLEAR 46 41 81 SW9 29.73S TC 8 WATERLOO PTCLDY 50 38 63 SW8 29.73S TC 10

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 50 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at Burlington. The lowest temperature is 45 degrees at Harlan and Dubuque.

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 TAMA County,IA

614 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight Windy conditions are expected today with northwest winds gusting from 35 to 40 mph, especially in north and east Iowa. 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 on Friday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For TAMA County, IA
616 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 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. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. 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 upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.050000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:20 EDT Set 21:05 EDT Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:51 EDT Ends 21:34 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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