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June on quiet side for Iowa weather

News, Weather

July 4th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s weather for June proved to be on the quiet side however state climatologist Justin Glisan said there was a derecho in the southeast part of the state to end the month.

June is known for outbreaks of tornadoes in Iowa but Glisan said there was only funnel cloud reported for the month of June.

Glisan said that July in Iowa could be a cool and wet one.

(Atlantic, Iowa/KJAN) – The month of June in Atlantic, was warmer than average. It was also wetter than normal. Our average high for the month was 86, while the average low was 59. The normal average High and Low is 83 and 59. Rainfall for the month amounted to 5.82 inches. Normally, we would have received about 4.98 inches.

Here’s what we might expect weather-wise, during the month of July, in Atlantic: An average High of 86, and an average Low of 63. Precipitation typically amounts to 4.62-inches.

KJAN is the OFFICIAL National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic data.

June 2023 Weather Data for Atlantic

Weather

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa/KJAN) – The month of June in Atlantic, was warmer than average. It was also wetter than normal. Our average high for the month was 86, while the average low was 59. The normal average High and Low is 83 and 59. Rainfall for the month amounted to 5.82 inches. Normally, we would have received about 4.98 inches.

Here’s what we might expect weather-wise, during the month of July, in Atlantic: An average High of 86, and an average Low of 63. Precipitation typically amounts to 4.62-inches.

KJAN is the OFFICIAL National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic data.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Weather

July 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph.

Independence Day (Tuesday): Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tomorrow Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 86. Our Low this morning was 59. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 87, and the Low was 64. The Record High was 107 in 1936. The Record Low was 43 in 1967 & 1968. Sunrise is at 5:50. Sunset is at 8:57.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

Weather

July 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 77. Our Low was 65. Rainfall Saturday (after 7-a.m.) amounted to .04″ at KJAN (Total rainfall from Friday into Saturday was 1.02″). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 83, and the Low was 59. The Record High was 102 in 1911. The Record Low was 45 in 1924 & 1959. Sunrise was at 5:50. Sunset is at 8:57.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, July 1st, 2023

Weather

July 1st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
 
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night :Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday’s High in Atlantic was 84. Our Low was 66. 24-hour rainfall at KJAN (7-a.m. Friday through 7-a.m. today) was .98″. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 79, and the Low was 55. The Record High was 104 in 1938. The Record Low was 45 in 1930, 1951, & 1995. Sunrise was at 5:49. Sunset is at 8:57.

Three dozen tornadoes confirmed in Iowa so far in 2023

News, Weather

June 30th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – State Climatologist Justin Glisan says Iowa has been in a severe weather drought for the past three years. So far this year, there have been three dozen confirmed tornadoes in the state.

Over the past four decades, Iowa has been averaging 48 tornadoes a year. June has generally been the peak month for tornado activity in Iowa, but it appears there’s been just one tornado reported in the state this month. There were multiple tornadoes on March 31st, though. The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities confirmed at least 30 tornadoes in eastern Iowa and western Illinois on that date.

Keota-tornado-Josh-Franzen-photo-via-NWS-

Warm, humid air near the ground and cold, dry air above are the ingredients that spawn a tornado out of a thunderstorm.

But Glisan says the latest research indicates relative humidity will be trending upward in the years ahead. Glisan made his comments during a recent appearance on Iowa Press on Iowa P-B-S.

Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals at 7:00 am on Friday, June 30, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, Weather

June 30th, 2023 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .75″
  • Atlantic Airport  .67″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .54″
  • Massena  .85″
  • Elk Horn  .26″
  • Audubon  .54″
  • Oakland  .57″
  • Corning  1.19″
  • Guthrie Center  .44″
  • Logan  .51″
  • Red Oak  1.3″
  • Creston  1.26″
  • Clarinda  1.15″
  • Shenandoah  1.1″

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Friday, June 30, 2023

Weather

June 30th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 90. Our Low was 65. 24-hour rainfall at KJAN (7-a.m. Thursday thru 7-a.m. today) was .75″. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 90, and the Low was 70. The Record High was 101 in 1933. The Record Low was 43 in 1940. Sunrise today is 5:49. Sunset at 8:58.

Thursday morning rainfall/storm damage reports, 6/29/23

Weather

June 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

  • KJAN Studios in Atlantic, “.49 rain
  • Thunderstorm wind damage in Orient (Adair County): Tree down.
  • S. of Lewis, a caller reported 3-inches of rain and corn flattened by straight-line winds.
  • 4 miles E/NE of Red Oak, 62 mph wind gust was recorded by a personal weather station
  • 4 miles E. of Afton, 63 mph gust wind; trees damages (public reports)
  • Thunderstorm wind damage in Winterset; tree down on West N. Street
  • Numerous downed trees in Thurman (Fremont County)

Other reports from around southwest Iowa:

Corning, .83″.
Cumberland, 2.5 inches
Griswold, 3 inches
Harlan, .16″
Lewis, 1.5 inches
North of Massena, 2.4inches
Treynor, .55″
Wiota, 1-inch of rain.

 

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Thursday, June 29, 2023

Weather

June 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tom. Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.