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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 10/17/17

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October 17th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly Sunny. High 73. S/SW @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 48. S @ 5-10 mph.

Tomorrow: Mo. Sunny. High 75. S/SW @ 10-15 w/gusts to 25..

Tom. Night: Mostly clear. Low 45.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 74.

Friday: Mo. Sunny & breezy. High 78

Saturday: Mo. Cloudy w/rain. High 72.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 71. Our 24-hour Low today will be 31 (At 5-a.m., it was 51 degrees). Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 87 and the low was 56. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1947 & 2016. The Record Low for this date was 12 in 1976 & 1976.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 10/16/17

Weather

October 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of Frost this morning (see Frost Advisory on the Weather page);  Mostly Sunny. High 69. SW @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 44. S @ 5-10 mph.

Tomorrow: Mo. Sunny. High 72. S/SW @ 5-10.

Tom. Night: Mostly clear. Low 47.

Wednesday: Mo. Sunny. High 75.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 74.

Friday: Mo. Sunny. High 76

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 59. Our Low this morning was 31. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 82 and the low was 59. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 87 in 1921. The Record Low for this date was 20 in 1976 & 1977.

Frost Advisory continues for the area this morning

Weather

October 16th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor Counties: A FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM CDT TODAY (MONDAY).

* TEMPERATURE…Temperatures will drop to between 33 and 36 degrees overnight. Areas of frost are likely to develop, especially in river valleys and low lying areas.

* IMPACTS…Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the frost.

Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page Counties:

Temperatures through mid morning should be mainly in the 30s. Since winds are light and skies are mostly clear, some frost formation is expected, especially in typically colder low-lying areas.  A FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING.

Frost Advisory 1-a.m. to 11-a.m Monday

Weather

October 15th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page Counties in Iowa.

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Monday.

* TEMPERATURE…Low temperatures tonight are forecast to fall into the mid 30s.

* IMPACTS…Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the frost.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Taylor Counties:

FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM CDT MONDAY

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 8 AM CDT Monday.

* TEMPERATURE…Temperatures will drop to between 33 and 36 degrees overnight. Areas of frost are likely to develop, especially in river valleys and low lying areas.

* IMPACTS…Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the frost.

Skyscan Forecast and Weather data for Atlantic, 10/15/17

Weather

October 15th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Light west wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 64. Our Low this morning, 44. We received 9-tenths (.9″) of an inch of rain from 7-a.m. Saturday through early Saturday evening, for a storm total of .99″ (just shy of 1 inch). Last Year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 72 and the Low was 56. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on Oct. 15th was 89 in 1892. The All-Time Record Low was 17, in 1952.

Expect Gusty N.W. Winds this morning (10/15)

Weather

October 15th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT from the National Weather Service for much of western and central Iowa: Expect Gusty Northwest Winds Early this Morning.

Little change in the weather is anticipated through at least daybreak with mostly cloudy skies and gusty northwest winds. Sustained speeds may often reach 15 to 30 mph with some gusts of 35 to 50 mph possible. These windy conditions will persist through around 8am and then gradually diminish later in the morning.

Winds of this magnitude may make travel difficult for high profile vehicles, displace trash and loose objects and break small branches.

Special Weather Statement for Fremont/Montgomery/Mills & Page Counties

Weather

October 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Mills IA-Page IA-Fremont IA-Montgomery IA-
541 AM CDT SAT OCT 14 2017

…Significant Weather Advisory for EASTERN FREMONT…SOUTHERN
MONTGOMERY…SOUTHEASTERN MILLS AND PAGE COUNTIES UNTIL 630 AM CDT...

At 541 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Farragut, or 19 miles north of Tarkio, moving east at 50 mph. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…Clarinda, Shenandoah, Villisca, Essex, Farragut, Coin, Braddyville, College Springs, Shambaugh, Yorktown, Imogene, Northboro, Coburg, Blanchard, Hepburn and Pierce Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 59 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 22.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 10/14/17

Weather

October 14th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Cloudy w/showers & thunderstorms. High 68. E @ 5-10 this morning shifting to the west this afternoon.

Tonight: Cloudy to Partly cloudy, cold & windy. Low 40. NW @ 20-40mph.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny & breezy. High 57. NW @ 15-30.

Tom. Night: Mostly clear w/a chance of Frost. Low 36.

Monday: Mostly Sunny. High around 66.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 68.

Wednesday: Mo. Sunny. High 71

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 59. Our Low this morning: 52. We received .09″ rain over the past 24-hours (ending today at 7-a.m.), with the rain starting at around 5-a.m. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 66 and the low was 48. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 88 in 1897. The Record Low for this date was 16 in 1937.

Severe Weather possible later today and Saturday

News, Weather

October 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Active weather is on the way. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says scattered thunderstorms will return this afternoon and become more numerous later tonight over the southern counties. A few storms may produce large hail tonight over the south half of the area (including: Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison–Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold-Counties).  Isolated severe storms are possible late this afternoon and tonight for the far west and southwest counties.

Saturday looks wet most of the day with a period of stronger thunderstorms in late afternoon and evening hours. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is now forecast for the far south Saturday, with a marginal risk to near Interstate 80. Expect a wide range in temperatures from northwest to southeast today and Saturday. Strong northwest winds Saturday night will usher in much colder air by Sunday into Monday morning. Highs Sunday will only reach the 50s most areas. Lows Monday morning will fall to the 30s to lower 40s.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 10/13/17

Weather

October 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a chance of light rain. High 62. NE @ 10-20 w/gusts to 25.

Tonight: Cloudy w/a 60% chance of rain. Low 54. NE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Cloudy showers & thunderstorms. High 69. E winds @ 5-10 becoming W this afternoon.

Tom. Night: Skies gradually clearining. Low 41.

Sunday: Becoming Mostly Sunny. High around 56.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High 65.

Tuesday: Mo. Sunny. High 69

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 66. Our Low this morning: 48. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 60 and the low was 27. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 88 in 1975. The Record Low for this date was 15 in 1907.