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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
346 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2024

Today: 

Low pressure moving from Missouri into Central Illinois overnight
produced a broad area of light rain and snow across central and
southern Iowa early this morning. There were spotty areas of snow
accumulations with a few areas receiving around an inch or so.
Most primary roads and highways remained wet although less traveled
roads did become slushy in areas. Otherwise, northwest winds increased
and were common from 10 to 20 mph with gusts to almost 30 mph at 
times. 

The light precipitation is expected to come to an end this morning as
the system pulls away from the state. Some minor snow accumulations,
generally less than an inch remain possible in far south central to
southeast Iowa through mid morning, otherwise the north winds persist
for much of the day as cooler air arrives. Additional flurries are
expected late this afternoon into the evening as another weak system
passes through the state. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Any flurries are forecast to end tonight with clearing expected toward
daybreak on New Years Day. Mostly sunny skies will greet the New Year
with near normal temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s. However,
a clipper system approaches the state on Thursday with light snow
overspreading much of central into southern Iowa. Minor accumulations
are forecast by Thursday evening along with the arrival of cooler air.
Highs by Friday are forecast to remain in the teens to lower 20s over
much of the state as cold polar air overspread the Midwest.

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Regional Hourly Observations For County
Issued at 400 PM CDT FRI MAR 14 2025

NORTHWEST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHEROKEE CLOUDY 70 41 35 S22G32 29.01F TC 21 DENISON CLOUDY 64 41 42 SE10G18 29.02F TC 18 ESTHERVILLE CLOUDY 69 45 41 S25G33 29.06S TC 21 LE MARS PTSUNNY 72 41 33 SE14G23 28.97S TC 22 MAURICE CLOUDY 70 37 30 S16G22 28.98S TC 21 SHELDON CLOUDY 68 41 37 S9 29.00S TC 20 SIOUX CITY PTSUNNY 77 35 21 SE40G59 28.96F TC 25 SPENCER CLOUDY 69 42 37 SE22G35 29.04F TC 21 STORM LAKE CLOUDY 66 43 42 SE30G38 29.03F TC 19

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday March 14, 2025

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 77 degrees west, near 79 degrees central, and near 82 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 21%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. The heat index is near 80 degrees east. Winds are from the southeast at 40 mph with gusts at 59 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 24 mph with gusts at 33 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Iowa City. The lowest temperature is 66 degrees at Storm Lake.

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 County,IA

532 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Warm and dry air along with gusty south winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions Friday. Use extreme caution if burning. A large and complex storm system impacts the region later today through Saturday. This system brings multiple risks to the area, beginning with scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon into the evening. A few strong to severe storm damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail to quarter size are possible from the Interstate 29 corridor and eastward, with the greater threat in portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. Winds increase tonight west of I-29. Rain transitions to snow west of I-29 through the overnight hours, with a period of mixed precipitation. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Transition to snow continues east along and east of I-29 after daybreak Saturday, with a brief period of mixed precipitation. Strong northwesterly winds will continue to gust between 45 and 60 mph, tapering down in the evening hours. Snow diminishes from west to east Saturday. Light snowfall accumulations are expected, although heavier totals of four inches or more are expected in a narrow band. Light ice accumulations are also expected. Travel Saturday will be hazardous due to snow and strong winds. Prepare to alter or cancel travel plans and check road conditions via 5-1-1 ahead of time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday afternoon and evening.
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7-Day Forecast For County, IA
428 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY

TONIGHT
Rain. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly this evening. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds this evening. Windy and much cooler with lows around 30. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Snow, a slight chance of rain and sleet in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow in the afternoon. Patchy blowing snow. Snow and sleet accumulation around an inch. Windy and much cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Patchy blowing snow in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then snow likely with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Windy and much cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy with lows around 20. Chance of snow 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAR 20-24 MAR 22-28 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: 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
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 14TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1870... The term "blizzard" was first applied to a storm which produced heavy snow and high winds in Minnesota and Iowa. (David Ludlum) ...1944... A single storm brought a record 21.6 inches of snow to Salt Lake City UT. (The Weather Channel) ...1960... Northern Georgia was between snowstorms. Gainesville GA received 17 inches of snow during the month, and reported at least a trace of snow on the ground 22 days in March. Snow was on roofs in Hartwell GA from the 2nd to the 29th. (The Weather Channel)

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