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Heavy rain still in the forecast through Wed. morning

Weather

October 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

In their outlook issued this (Saturday) morning, the National Weather Service in Des Moines says heavy rain is still predicted to fall through next Wednesday, with widespread 3- to 6-inches of precipitation possible during the most active period of Sunday through Wednesday morning. Counties in the KJAN listening area could see anywhere from 4-to 6-inches of rain by Wednesday. Any heavy rainfall will likely lead to increased river flooding, the threat of overland flooding with localized flash flooding possible as well. Those along area rivers are advised to monitor the situation closely over the coming days.

Skyscan weather forecast (& weather data) for Atlantic, and the area: 10/6/2018

Weather

October 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/mostly light rain. High 55. NE @ 10-20.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/areas of fog, & rain. Low 43. N @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/rain. High 59. NE @ 10-15.

Monday (Columbus Day): Variably cloudy w/scattered shwrs & tstrms. High around 70.

Tuesday: V/Cldy w/scatt. Shwrs & tstrms. High 75.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 57. We received .14” rain. Our Low this morning was 47. Last year on this date our High was 71 and the Low was 56. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 91 in 1963 & 1997. The Record Low was 15 in 2012.

Skyscan weather forecast for Atlantic (& weather data) and the area, 10/5/2018

Weather

October 5th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/areas of fog & drizzle this morning; Showers & thunderstorms later today. High 62. SE @ 10-20.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/showers & tstrms. Low 50. SE-N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/light rain or shwrs. High 56. N @ 10-20.

Sunday: Cldy w/rain. High around 58.

Monday: Mo. Cldy w/shwrs & tstrms. High 70.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 58. The Low was 38. We received .07″ rain overnight into early this morning. Last year on this date our High was 66 and the Low was 57. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 93 in 1963. The Record Low was 22 in 2012

Heavy rain expected in Iowa, parts of Nebraska

News, Weather

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Heavy rain is expected across most of Iowa and parts of Nebraska over the next week, so forecasters are warning that flooding will be a concern. The National Weather Service says 4-to-5 inches of rain is expected to fall across most of Iowa between Thursday evening and next week. In eastern Nebraska, 1.5 inches of rain is likely, but the southeast corner of the state could receive 3-to-6 inches.

Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff told the Des Moines Register the ground is saturated in many areas, making flooding more likely. Flood warnings have already been issued for the Cedar River in Cedar Falls and Waterloo and the Des Moines River in Estherville and the Missouri River near southeast Nebraska.

Hagenhoff says the rain may continue with few breaks into next week.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 10/4/2018

Weather

October 4th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 58. NW @ 15-25 diminishing this afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/showers & tstrms. Low 48. E @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/shwrs & tstrms. High 64. SE @ 10-20.

Saturday: Cldy w/rain. High around 56.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/light rain. High 60.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 89. The Low this morning 39. Last year on this date our High was 70 and the Low was 50. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 90 in 1938 & 2005. The Record Low was 20 in 1968.

Wind Advisories issued for western/southwest IA

Weather

October 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

..Gusty Winds Continue Into Tonight… .Strong and gusty southwesterly winds will shift around to the northwest and increase further behind a fast-moving cold front that is expected to swing through the state early this evening through late evening. With the strong push of cold air, northwest winds are expected to increase and remain strong and gusty through the evening and into the late night hours. Much colder air will move into the state behind this front with temperatures falling into the 30s and 40s early Thursday.

Area Counties: Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass

A WIND ADVISORY  IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY…

WINDS…Initially early this evening, SW winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Through the evening winds will increase and shift to the NW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS…Loose objects may be blown around. Difficult travel for high profile vehicles, and minor damage to roofs and trees possible.

Dallas-Polk-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor- Ringgold Counties:

A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY…

WINDS…NW at 25 to 30 mph gusting to 45 mph.

Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont- Page Counties: WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING..

WINDS…Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WINDS…Initially early this evening, SW winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Through the evening winds will increase and shift to the NW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS…Loose objects may be blown around. Difficult travel for high profile vehicles, and minor damage to roofs and trees possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Be prepared for strong winds today!

News, Weather

October 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service is advising Iowa residents to be prepared for strong winds and the potential for severe weather, early this afternoon and this evening. In southwest and western Iowa, winds are expected to gust upwards of 30- to 45-miles per hour. The winds will create travel difficulties, especially for high-profile vehicles, and minor property damage.The humidity will also be on the rise, with heat-related illnesses and heat exhaustion possible, as the temps rise to near 90. Heat index values will also be around 90, depending on the amount of cloud cover.

The threat for severe weather in this part of the state is minimal. In northeast Iowa, severe storms are expected to fire-up this afternoon, bringing large hail, damaging wind and an isolated tornado.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, Wed., 10/3/2018

Weather

October 3rd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 88. SW @ 15-30 mph.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/isolated showers & tstrms. Low 48. N @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/shwrs & tstrms late. High 58. N @ 15-25.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/shwrs & tstrms. High around 68.

Saturday: Mo. Cldy w/rain. High 56.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 73. The Low was 50. We received .01” rain. Last year on this date our High was 75 and the Low was 52. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 95 in 1997. The Record Low was 23 in 2010.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals ending at 7:00 am on Tuesday, October 2

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

October 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .12″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .18″
  • Elk Horn  .33″
  • Avoca  .4″
  • Oakland  .15″
  • Audubon  1.53″
  • Guthrie Center  .18″
  • Kirkman  1.66″
  • Manning  .41″
  • Villisca  .15″
  • Corning  .12″
  • Bedford  .14″
  • Creston  .12″
  • Clarinda  .15″
  • Underwood  .6″
  • Woodbine  .86″
  • Persia  1.15″
  • Carroll  .33″
  • Denison  .67″

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, Tue., 10/2/2018

Weather

October 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog  this morning; Mostly Cloudy w/drizzle. High 66. SE @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mo. Cldy. Low 64. S @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, windy & warm. High 87. SW @ 15-25.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy w/light rain. High around 60.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High 68.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 55. The Low was 49. We received .12” rain. Last year on this date our High was 84 and the Low was 59. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 93 in 1892. The Record Low was 18 in 1974.