Wright 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 WRIGHT County

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Regional Hourly Observations For WRIGHT County
Issued at 100 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTH CENTRAL IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALGONA * MOSUNNY 61 34 36 NW25G41 29.83S TC 16 CLARION * MOSUNNY 63 36 36 NW29G41 29.82S TC 17 ESTHERVILLE PTSUNNY 61 35 37 NW28G39 29.85R TC 16 6HR MIN TEMP: 47; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; FORT DODGE * MOSUNNY 63 34 33 NW21G35 29.85R TC 17 MASON CITY MOSUNNY 61 37 41 NW28G38 29.81R TC 16 6HR MIN TEMP: 49; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; FOREST CITY * PTSUNNY 55 36 47 NW20G32 29.81R TC 13 WEBSTER CITY * MOSUNNY 66 32 28 W35G41 29.82S TC 19 IOWA FALLS * MOSUNNY 65 27 23 W22G36 29.82F TC 18

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 65 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, mostly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 33 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 25 mph with gusts at 38 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 21 mph with gusts at 29 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at Burlington.

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 WRIGHT 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 WRIGHT County, IA
1217 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny, breezy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Windy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy 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 mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 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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