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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area – Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Weather

May 7th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/showers. High 56. E @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/showers & thunderstorms. Low 50.

Tomorrow: Cloudy w/showers & tstrms. High 62. E/SE @ 10-20.

Thursday: Showers ending in the morning; Becoming partly cloudy. High 58.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High around 68.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 67. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.) was 48. We received .12″ rain yesterday. Last year on this date our High was 80 and the Low was 44. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 95 in 1966. The Record Low was 24 in 1931.

Heavy rain possible mid-week, colder temps by Friday

Weather

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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It will be cool and wet for the next several days. The National Weather Service in Des Moines reports scattered showers are forecast from today into Tuesday, then widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is expected between Tuesday night and Wednesday night. Anywhere from two- to three-inches is possible from the Ames-Marshalltown area southwest, through Atlantic and into the southwest corner of the State.

Severe weather is unlikely, with just a low chance for a few severe storms in far southeast Iowa on Wednesday afternoon and evening. However the heavy rainfall totals may lead to renewed river flooding concerns in some areas and will make for a very soggy period around midweek. The rain will finally clear out on Thursday, followed by several days of generally quiet but unseasonably cool weather. Thursday in particular will be cold and raw, with high temperatures only in the 50s and northwest winds around 15-20 mph along with a few lingering sprinkles. By Friday morning temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 30s in parts of northern and western Iowa.

NWS forecast for Atlantic & the area: 5/6/2019

Weather

May 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 47. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. High near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 78. Our Low this morning was 48. We received a Trace of rain overnight. Last year on this date our High was 82 and the Low was 42. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 97 in 1934. The Record Low was 23 in 1891.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: Sunday, May 5 2019

Weather

May 5th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 75. We received .27” rain overnight. Our Low was 49. Last year on this date our High was 82 and the Low was 48. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 96 in 1909. The Record Low was 29 in 1935.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: 5/4/19

Weather

May 4th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy w/isolated showers. High 72. SW @ 10-15.

Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/showers possible. Low 55. S @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High near 70. S-SW @ 10-15.

Monday: Scattered shwrs & tstorms. High 64.

Tuesday: Scattered showers & thunderstorms. High around 66.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 63. Our Low was 39. Last year on this date our High was 78 and the Low was 44. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 91 in 1918. The Record Low was 18 in 1907.

Long-duration flooding is uncommon and risks will continue into summer

News, Weather

May 3rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — There are parts of Iowa that have been flooded since late March and they remain underwater, while forecasters say the flooding could last through May. This long-duration flooding is very uncommon, according to Wendy Pearson, deputy chief of Hydrologic Services at the National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters in Kansas City. She notes Iowa is far from alone in its misery.

“We still have moderate to major flooding continuing in portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Missouri,” Pearson says, “and of course, there are also sites further downstream on the Mississippi basin.” Pearson says the flood risks will continue well into the summer months, and she notes the entire region is still vulnerable.

“Due to the very wet soil conditions and the wet weather patterns, the lakes and rivers are elevated, even if we’re not indicating locations in moderate to major flooding,” Pearson says, “We want everyone to be aware, when we have convective storms in late spring and summer, those thunderstorms can cause additional flooding and flash flooding.”

All-time flood records were broken in southwestern Iowa along the Missouri River weeks ago while just this week, the Mississippi River exceeded its previous record high in Davenport, a high set that was set in the floods of 1993.

Record broken from flood of ’93 as Mississippi is still rising at Davenport

News, Weather

May 3rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The all-time worst flood to hit Davenport is no longer the flood of 1993. The Mississippi pushed past the record level Thursday and it’s still slowly rising, approaching eight feet over flood stage. Meteorologist Rich Kinney, at the National Weather Service in Davenport, says the river has surpassed the record of 22-point-63 feet set in July 26 years ago. “Last weekend, there were significant amounts of rainfall, two or three-plus inches across the area,” Kinney says, “and that really fueled this latest rise that we’re seeing.”

Governor Kim Reynolds is scheduled to survey the damage in downtown Davenport this (Friday) morning. The crest is expected soon and the river may fall about a foot over the weekend, but Kinney is worried about the potential for more rain Sunday through Wednesday.  “That, if it occurs, would lead to renewed rises and we’re already at a very high level,” Kinney says. “We’re certainly very concerned about that and even after the crest, folks cannot let their guard down because the river will start to fall a little bit but we could be back on the rise again next week.”

He notes, the Quad Cities weather service is a “24-7 operation.” Kinney says the employees are very busy providing the “latest and best” information to many cities, counties, emergency managers, the news media, and others. Its forecast area includes the Upper Mississippi River between Dubuque County, Iowa and Hancock County, Illinois.

Skyscan forecast for Atlantic & the area: 5/3/19

Weather

May 3rd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 64. Our Low this morning was 36. Last year on this date our High was 68 and the Low was 50. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1895, 1949 & 1968. The Record Low was 25 in 1900.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area – Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

Weather

May 2nd, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy this morning; P/Cldy this afternoon. High 62. N @ 10-15.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 40. NE @ 5.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/isolated showers. High 62. SE @ 1.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 70.

Sunday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High around 68.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 54. We received .01” drizzle in the evening. Our Low was 43. Last year on this date our High was 66 and the Low was 54. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 91 in 1968. The Record Low was 17 in 1908.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals at 7:00 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

May 1st, 2019 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .17″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .15″
  • Anita  .18″
  • Massena  .21″
  • Audubon  .1″
  • Avoca  .4″
  • Manning  .12″
  • Oakland  .2
  • Underwood  .12″
  • Missouri Valley  .11″
  • Logan  .06″
  • Corning  .46″
  • Villisca  .5″
  • Bridgewater  .5″
  • Bedford  .79″
  • Creston  .52″
  • Council Bluffs  .16″
  • Carroll  .08″
  • Denison  .1″
  • Irwin  .12″
  • Red Oak  .21″
  • Clarinda  .52″
  • Shenandoah  .35″