URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 736 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...Hazardous Winds This Morning into This Afternoon... .Winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting slightly over 50 mph have already been measured across portions of western Iowa early this morning. Confidence is high these strong winds will continue to spread eastward throughout today. Wind Advisory extended south/southeastward to include the Des Moines metro. Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Monona-Guthrie ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * TIMING...From 5 am to 1 pm Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause difficult driving on north south highways and interstates. Loose objects may be blown around and minor property or tree damage could occur. 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.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 404 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...Accumulating Snow Expected Saturday Night through Sunday Afternoon... .A band of snow will spread across southeast Nebraska and parts of southwest Iowa late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Fremont-Page ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Moderate snowfall is expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Skyscan Forecast Saturday, March 31, 2018 Richard Garuckas
Today: Mostly cloudy. Morning high of 45 falling to 37 this afternoon. SW @ 15-25, gusting to 40 becoming NW.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 22. N @ 15-25, gusting to 30.
Easter Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. High 36. N @ 5-10.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 23.
Monday: Partly sunny. High 41.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Wintry mix likely. High 38.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 41.
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Today: Partly Cloudy to cloudy. High 53. SW @ 10.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/light rain developing late. Low 37. SW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/rain changing to light snow or flurries before ending in the morning. High 55. NW @ 15-30.
Sunday: Mo. Cldy. High 43.
Monday: Mo. Cldy. High 53.
Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 46. Our Low this morning 29. Last year on this date our High was 44 and the Low was 39. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8, in 1964.
Today: Cloudy to P/Cldy w/a chance of sprinkles. High 47. N @ 15-25.
Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 25.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 55. SW @ 10.
Saturday: Mo. Cldy w/a chance of light rain or flurries in the morning. High 40.
Sunday: Mo. Cldy. High 40.
Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 53. Our Low this morning 24. We received .01” of rain yesterday and overnight. Last year on this date our High was 46 and the Low was 41. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 90 in 1986. The Record Low was 5, in 1969.
Iowa’s largest auto insurer says the Hawkeye State saw a dramatic increase in hail storms last year and made the top ten list of states with the most expensive losses. State Farm reports paying out 96-million dollars in hail damage claims in Iowa last year, compared to only about 10-million the previous year. State Farm agent Drew Edmond says if you’re on the road and hear on the radio hail is coming, take immediate action. “Get to as safe of a place as you can, whether that means your own garage or just someplace that’s enclosed so you don’t have to withstand as much damage as you would driving or having your vehicle exposed to the elements,” Edmond says, “That’s the foremost thing to do when the storm is coming or when you’re in the midst of the storm.”
If you’re at home during a hail storm, he suggests quickly making a move to limit potential damage in every room with windows. “Definitely closing the drapes, closing the blinds and the shades,” Edmond says. “What this can do is reduce the blowing glass that’s broken by the hail. That’s something you can do while the storm is taking place.” While hail can hit during any time of the year, the most popular season for hail is spring. If you have roof damage after a hail storm, document it with pictures, make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, save receipts and take pictures of your repairs. When hiring a roofer, Edmond says don’t rush into a contract, don’t let yourself be pressured into signing anything and don’t pay up front.
“Get multiple estimates from roofers and don’t just go with the first roofer you see,” Edmond says. “Definitely make sure that it’s someone local that you’re going to be able to get a hold of. A lot of times, if it’s not a local person, they might leave and you’ll never be able to get a hold of them again.” When remodeling, he says to consider impact-resistant roofing to reduce hail damage. The insurer says Iowa ranked ninth among the 50 states for most hail damage in 2017. Texas, Illinois and Minnesota were the top three, with number-one Texas reporting 610-million dollars worth of losses, more than six times Iowa’s figure.
(Radio Iowa)
Today: Morning fog; Mo. Sunny. High 61. SW @ 10-15.
Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy. Low 32. NW @ 10-15.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. High 47. N @ 15-25.
Friday: P/Cldy. High 55.
Saturday: Mo. Cldy w/a chance of light rain or flurries. High 40.
Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 49. Our Low this morning 24.Last year on this date our High was 50 and the Low was 44. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 84 in 1910 & 1986. The Record Low was 11, in 1898.
Today: Mostly Cloudy this morning; P/Cldy this afternoon. High 48. NW @ 10-20.
Tonight: Clear. Low 26.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 61. SW @ 10-15.
Thursday: Mo.Cloudy. High 47.
Friday: Mo. Cldy. High around 50.
Monday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our Low this morning 35. We received .49” of rain Monday, at the KJAN Studios. Last year on this date our High was 54 and the Low was 41. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 85 in 1895. The Record Low was 6, in 1894.
The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency has reduced the County Fire Danger level from “medium,” to “LOW.” An abundance of moisture over the next couple of days should reduced the threat of any controlled burns becoming out of control. The next field & grassland conditions Fire Index will be released on Thursday.
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