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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 4/01/17

Weather

April 1st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Sunny. High 57. NE-E @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly Cloudy w/a 40% chance of showers. Low 44. E/SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: A 60% chance of showers through mid-day. High 55. SE @ 10-15.

Tom. Night: A 30% chance of rain after midnight. Low 47.

Monday: Mo. Cldy w/30% chance of rain in the morning. High 60.

Tuesday: Mo. Cldy w/a 40% chance of rain in the afternoon. High 58.

Friday’s in Atlantic was 53. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.), was 39. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 47 and the low was 29. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 2003. The Record Low was 14 in 1924.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/31/17

Weather

March 31st, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly Cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. High 50. N @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly Cloudy. Low 37. NE @ 5.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cldy w/30% chance light rain in the afternoon. High 55. E @ 10-15.

Sunday: Mo. Cloudy w/a 70% chance of light rain. High 52.

Monday: Mo. Cldy w/a slight chance of rain. High 57.

Thursday’s in Atlantic was 44. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.), was 39. We received a Trace of rainfall in Atlantic from 7-a.m. Thursday through 5-a.m. today in the form of mist and drizzle. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 53 and the low was 34. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 2012. The Record Low was 12 in 1924.

Shelby County Fire Danger remains Moderate through this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

March 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Seivert says the recent rain the county has received is great, but a little wind and sunshine will rapidly dry out dead grasses in the area, therefore, the County remains in a “Moderate” Fire Danger throughout the upcoming weekend. Seivert advises businesses and local fire stations should keep their fire danger signs in the Moderate category through the weekend.

Property owners considering a controlled burn should notify their local fire chiefs. Seivert says “As things turn more green, the danger does lessen, but for now there remains a risk. Exercise caution when burning and don’t let the recent rain fool you!”

Local 24-Hour Rainfall at 7:00 am on Thursday, March 30

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

March 30th, 2017 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .68″
  • 7 Miles NNE of Atlantic  1.01″
  • 2 Miles NW of Atlantic  .93″
  • Massena  .93″
  • Avoca  1.5″
  • Elk Horn  1.11″
  • Audubon  1.27″
  • Oakland  .83″
  • Neola  2.2″
  • Underwood  .73″
  • Guthrie Center  .99″
  • Carroll  1.03″
  • Red Oak  .94″
  • Clarinda  .9″
  • Glenwood  1.2″
  • Schleswig  .96″
  • Logan  1.38″
  • Woodbine  .81″
  • Bedford  .94″
  • Sidney  .96″
  • Shenandoah  1.64″
  • Denison  1.31″
  • Council Bluffs  .77″

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/30/17

Weather

March 30th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/a chance of light rain or drizzle, mainly this morning. High 48. N @ 10-20.

Tonight: Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Low 36. N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 53. NE @ 10.

Saturday: Mo. Cloudy w/a 50% chance of rain during the afternoon. High 57.

Sunday: Mo. Cldy w/rain ending. High 52.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 46. Our Low this morning was 41. We received nearly .7 of an inch of rain from 7-a.m. Wed. thru 7-a.m today [.68”]. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 73 and the low was 44. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8 in 1964.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals at 7:00 am on Wednesday, March 29

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

March 29th, 2017 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .21″
  • Massena  .12″
  • Oakland  .46″
  • Avoca  .5″
  • Bedford  .4″
  • Carroll  .05″
  • Glenwood  .58″
  • Clarinda  .19″
  • Shenandoah  .48″
  • Denison  .1″
  • Logan  .25″
  • Neola  .5″
  • Woodbine  .15″
  • Council Bluffs  .62″

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/29/17

Weather

March 29th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Rain. High 47. E/NE @ 15-25.

Tonight: Rain. Low 40. NE @ 10-20.

Tomorrow: Rain ending in the morning; Mo. Cloudy. High 49. N @ 10-20.

Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. High 55.

Saturday: P/Cldy to Cloudy w/showers possible late. High 57.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 50. Our Low this morning, 44. (Rainfall in Atlantic for the 24-hours that ended at 7-a.m. today, was .21″) Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 64 and the low was 41. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 90 in 1986. The Record Low was 5 in 1969.

Statewide Tornado Drill in Iowa (Schedule of events for 3/29/17)

News, Weather

March 28th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

After coordinating with NWS offices serving Iowa, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IHSEM), officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines said Tuesday evening, that the tornado drill is a “go” for Wednesday, March 29th. It will be cloudy across the state and there will be rain showers. There is no threat for severe weather. No lightning is expected with minimal atmospheric instability. Conditions are expected to be similar across portions of Iowa both on Thursday and Friday.

The NWS will message through social media, NWSChat, NWS webpages and NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio prior to the test on Wednesday and during the test Wednesday that there is no threat for severe weather and a drill will occur between 10-11 AM.

Below is the timeline of the drill scheduled for Wednesday March 29, 2017:

  • 10:00 AM – Test Tornado Watch issued for Iowa.
  • Around 10:30 AM – Test Tornado Warnings for Iowa counties issued.
  • 11:00 AM – Test Tornado Watch expires.

Statewide Tornado Drill set for Wednesday

News, Weather

March 28th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Area Emergency Management Directors remind residents that the National Weather Service will conduct a Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 29th, between 10 and 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the drill is to ensure that Iowans can adequately receive a Tornado Warning.

The test warning will be sent through all communication channels normally used for severe weather dissemination. NOAA weather radios will sound an alert, outdoor warning sirens throughout the County will be activated and a mass message will be sent through the Cass County Emergency Notification System, reminding people of the drill and prompting them to take action.

Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator, says “This is an excellent opportunity for residents, businesses, and schools to review their tornado safety plans and practice their own procedures in the event of actual severe weather.”

To register for the Cass County Emergency Notification System, residents can go to the KJAN home page and click on the Cass County Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) link. Once on the link page, you can sign up by entering your cell phone, e-mail and/or pager number, city and zip code. There are also links located on the Cass County homepage (http://www.casscountyiowa.us/) or the Cass County EMA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CassCoEMA).

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator at 712-243-1500.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 3/28/17

Weather

March 28th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog this morning; P/Cldy to Cldy. High 55. E @ 5-10.

Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/light rain late. Low 41. SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Rain. High 49. E @ 15-25.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy w/light rain ending. High 51.

Friday: P/Cldy to Cloudy. High 55.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 54. Our Low this morning, was 41. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 65 and the low was 21. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 84 in 1910 & 1986. The Record Low was 11 in 1898.