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Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 12/28/17

Weather

December 28th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy to P/Cldy. High around 20. SE @ 10-20. Wind Chill as low as -5.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy. Low 8. NW @ 5. WC -5.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/light snow. High near 15. N @ 10-15. Wind chil as low as -5.

Saturday: Mo. Cldy. High 4.

Sunday: P/Cldy. High 0.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 7. Our 24-hour Low (ending at 7-a.m. Today) will be/was -16. (At 5:30-a.m. It was 7 degrees above zero). We received 1.6 inches of snow overnight (Liquid value .06″). Last year on this date our High was 46 and the Low was 31. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 1984, and the Low was -25 in 1924.

Special Weather Statement for snow & road conditions

Weather

December 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Cass-Adair-Adams-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Madison-Union-Sac-Crawford-Carroll Counties…..Light Snow to Impact Travel Tonight

A band of light snow is anticipated to develop over west central Iowa shortly after 6 PM this evening and looks to spread east during the rest of the evening hours. The snow band will likely impact Ames to Des Moines areas by around 8 to 9 PM tonight.

The light and fluffy nature of the snow combined with winds of 10 to 20 mph will cause some slick roads and visibility restrictions at times. Interstate 80 from Atlantic to Des Moines, Interstate 35 from Osceola through Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames and as far north as Williams can expected tricky travel late tonight.

Other locations also include Highway 20 west of Interstate 35 and Highway 71 south of Sac City to around Audubon. Please use caution while driving in snowy conditions and provide plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Cold weather leads to furnace issues

News, Weather

December 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The steep drop in temperatures has exposed a lot of issues with furnaces that are now running constantly. West Des Moines Fire Marshal, Mike Whitsel, says his department noticed it right away when the cold snap hit.”We have seen an uptick in calls for furnaces that may catch on fire or have mechanical issues,” Whitsel says. Whitsel says it seems the earlier mild temperatures made people forget about having their furnaces tuned up. “A lot of people seemed to have delayed their annual service on those because we were in the 50s all the way up until about a week ago,” according to Whitsel. “So if there is a mechanical issue with them, now we are seeing these things are starting to run very frequently due to the cold weather. we’ve see several of them where maybe belts go bad or there is a mechanical issue that has caused the house to fill with smoke or small fires.”

He says a fireplace can be also be dangerous if you have not maintained it throughout the year. Whitsel says, “Never use your fireplace unless you have maintained that woodburning fireplace routinely and to what the experts say.” Many people are turning to space heaters to supplement their furnace. He says that’s okay as long as you take precautions. “There are good space heaters and there also some that aren’t really good to use in the home,” Whitsel says. He says you need to get a space heater that is listed by a company such as U-L. Get one that is cool to the touch and will shut off automatically when it falls over. Also be sure the heater is plugged into an outlet that can handle it. “If you use a space heater and it keeps tripping a breaker, that means that that outlet you have chosen is not compatible with the amount of draw that the space heater is using. So, be very careful of that,” Whitsel says.

Whitsel says take some time to learn the best way to use the space heater. “Whenever you open up a brand new box if you buy a new space heater — always look at the manufacturers instructions for what they recommend on how to use it,” Whitsel explains. He says space heaters need their space to prevent fires. Keep the areas around space heaters clear so there is nothing near them that can catch fire and they can effectively heat.

(Radio Iowa)

A Wind Chill Advisory continues until 10-a.m. today (12/27) for the KJAN listening area

Weather

December 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills may cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 30 below zero.

* WHERE…All of Iowa.

* WHEN…Now to 10 AM this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 12/27/17

Weather

December 27th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

**WIND CHILL ADVISORY until 10-a.m.**

Today: Partly cloudy. High around 11. SE @ 5-10. Wind Chill as low as -25.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/a 60% chance of snow (Less than 1”). Low 6. SE @ 10. WC -10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to cldy. High near 20. S @ 10-15. Wind chil as low as -5.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/a 30% chance of snow. High 15.

Saturday: Mo. Cldy. High 5.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 8. Our Low this morning was -16. Last year on this date our High was 45 and the Low was 24. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 65 in 1946, and the Low was -21 in 1924.

Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight (Tuesday) through 10-a.m. Wednesday

Weather

December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to near 30 below zero.

* WHERE…All of Iowa.

* WHEN…Midnight to 10 AM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 12/26/17

Weather

December 26th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy this morning, w/a chance of flurries; Partly cloudy this afternoon.. High 8. NW @ 5-10. Wind Chill as low as -15.

Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low -10. Winds light & variable.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 13. SE @ 10. Wind chil as low as -15.

Thursday: Cldy w/a chance of light snow. High 20.

Friday: Mo. Cldy w/light snow. High 15.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 13. Our Low this morning (as of 6-a.m.) was -7. Last year on this date our High was 34 and the Low was 24. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 59 in 1936, and the Low was -18 in 1892.

Wind Chill Advisory along and North of Hwy 30 Tonight into Tuesday

Weather

December 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Crawford-Carroll-Greene Counties…..306 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017 …

WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON TUESDAY:

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 20 below zero to 25 below zero.

* WHERE…Along the Highway 30 corridor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

Stay warm! Overnight lows to drop overnight tonight through Wednesday, to -15 through -20.

Weather

December 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

It may seem cold this morning but conditions will worsen with the passage of another cold front today. This will drop overnight lows from the single digits above and below zero south to -5 to -12 north. Winds will not be too strong but sufficient to produce widespread wind chills of 10 to 20 below and even 20 to 25 below zero north. This cold spell will be prolonged with similar conditions into Wednesday morning and then again over the weekend. In western Iowa, expect overnight lows ranging from -14 to -20.

With temperatures that cold, frostbite and hypothermia can occur if you are exposed to the elements if precautions are not taken. Wear multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing to stay warm.

Snow is also likely across northern Iowa Wednesday Night into early Thursday with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 12/25/17

Weather

December 25th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of flurries. High 17. NW @ 10-15 w/gusts to around 20. Wind Chill -5.

Tonight: Mostly Cldy. Low -3. N @ 5-10. Wind Chill -15.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 9. N-NW @ 5-10.

Tom. Night: P/Cldy. Low -10.

Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 12.

Thursday: Cldy w/a chance of snow. High 21.

Friday: Mo. Cldy. High 19.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 22. Our Low this morning (as of 5:30-a.m.) was 6. Last year on this date our High was 53 and the Low was 28. The all-time record High in Atlantic on this date was 56 in 1922, and the Low was -20 in 1983.