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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Thursday, April 4, 2024

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April 4th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 54. N winds @ 15-25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 58. E/NE winds becoming E/SE @ 5-10.
Tom. Night: Partly cloudy & breezy, with a low around 33.
Saturday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 61.
Sat. Night: Windy. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43.
Sunday: Windy. Showers & possible thunderstorms. Becoming P/Sunny. High near 64.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy & breezy w/a chance of showers. Low around 40.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 56. Our Low this morning, 28. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 51, and the Low was 25. The All-Time Record High on April 4th in Atlantic, was 91, in 1929. The Record Low was 4, in 1899. Sunrise: 6:58. Sunset: 7:48.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals at 7:00 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

April 3rd, 2024 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .03″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .05″
  • Massena  .21″
  • Elk Horn  .1″
  • Corning  .25″
  • Creston  .22″
  • Clarinda  .3″

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Wed., April 3rd, 2024

Weather

April 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: **Wind Advisory in effect until 10-p.m.**Cloudy to partly cloudy & windy. High around 51. N/NW winds 20-40 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear & windy, with a low around 28. N/NW winds 15-35 mph.
Thursday: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 53. N winds 15-25 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday: Mostly sunny & windy, with a high near 60.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 52. We received .03″ rain. The Low was 34. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 54 and the Low was 26. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on April 3rd, was 85 in 1981. The Record Low was 4 in 1975. Sunrise today: 7:00. Sunset tonight: 7:47.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tue., April 2nd, 2024

Weather

April 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A chance of rain and/or snow showers through about 10-a.m., otherwise mostly cloudy & windy, with a high near 51. N @ 15-30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy & blustery, w/a slight chance of showers before midnight. Low around 31. N/NW @ 15-30 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy in the morning. Gradually becoming sunny. Windy. High near 50. N/NW @ 20-to near 40 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday: Sunny & windy, with a high near 61.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 48. The Low was 36. As of 7-a.m. today, 24-hour rainfall in Atlantic amounted to .07″.  Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 43 and the Low was 25. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on April 2nd, was 88 in 2012. The Record Low was 13 in 1970. Sunrise today: 7:01. Sunset tonight: 7:46.

March sees above normal precipitation

News, Weather

April 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – State Climatologist Justin Glisan says March saw a turnaround after what was the third-driest February on record. “A statewide average of about a half an inch above normal, so definitely good rain totals across much of the state, particularly in Western Iowa where we sell anywhere from 200 to 300 percent of normal,” Glisan says. Glisan says the March precipitation helped some in battling what has been 196 days of moderate drought being reported somewhere in the state.

“So seeing increased rainfall and some snowfall in March really helped improve soil moisture conditions,” he says. “And we did see a one category improvement in the previous Drought Monitor map last week for western Iowa. So, seeing good, good outcomes out there with the wetter conditions we’ve been seeing.” Temperatures in March were also a little above normal.

State Climatologist Justin Glisan (Official photo from Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship photo.)

On the temperature side about four-point-six (4.6) degrees above average, with an average temperature of 41 degrees,” Glisan says. He says the current outlook shows some good chances for April showers. “A very strong signal for warmer temperatures getting into the middle of April along with an elevated signal for wetter conditions, which meshes well with the overall temperature and precipitation outlooks for April with higher chances of warmer temperatures and then elevated signal for wetter conditions across much of the state,” Glisan says.

March 2024 Weather Data for Atlantic

Weather

April 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa – KJAN) – Weather data for the month of March, 2024 in Atlantic, shows we were warmer and wetter than average. The Average High last month was 54, and the average Low was 27. Typically, we would have had an average High of 48 and an average Low of 26. Precipitation (rain & melted snowfall) amounted to 3.28 inches last month, which nine-tenths (.9″) of an inch above the norm, and helped to put a dent in our drought, according to the latest drought monitor. Cass and area Counties are in a Moderate drought.

Snowfall for the month was just two-tenths of inch (.2′). The data was compiled at KJAN, the official National Weather Serving reporting site for Atlantic.

Looking ahead, we find the Average High for the month of April, in Atlantic, is typically 62 degrees, while the Low should average out to be around 37. Precipitation (rain & or melted snow) is typically 3.43  inches.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, April 1st, 2024

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April 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 35. Breezy, with a north wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a north wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 60. The Low was 37. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 57 and the Low was 24. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on April 1st, was 87 in 2003. The Record Low was 14 in 1924. Sunrise today: 7:04. Sunset tonight: 7:45.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024

Weather

March 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 57. The Low was 34. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 75 and the Low was 31. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on March 31st, was 87 in 2012. The Record Low was 12 in 1924. Sunrise today: 7:06. Sunset tonight: 7:44.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, March 30, 2024

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March 30th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday’s High in Atlantic was 68. The Low was 37. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 72 and the Low was 29. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on March 30th, was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8 in 1964. Sunrise today: 7:07. Sunset tonight: 7:43.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Friday, March 29, 2024

Weather

March 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tom. Night: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers after midnight. Low around 36.
Sunday: A 50% chance of showers. High near 58.
Sunday Night: A 60% chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40.
Monday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 53.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 65. The Low was 21. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 45 and the Low was 24. The all-time Record High in Atlantic on March 29th, was 90 in 1986. The Record Low was 5 in 1969. Sunrise today: 7:09. Sunset tonight: 7:42.