Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports the City of Atlantic will resume regular testing of its outdoor warning sirens today (Friday, March 17th), at noon. The sirens have traditionally been tested on Fridays from Mid-March through November, during the severe weather season. The regular siren activation is necessary to ensure to proper operation of the system.

The siren testing is occurring before Iowa Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs from March 27-31. The National Weather Service will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 29th between 10 and 11 a.m.

Residents should remember Outdoor Warning Sirens are intended to alert persons who are involved with outdoor activities. There is no guarantee they will hear an Outdoor Warning Siren when it is activated. Persons indoors should not depend on Outdoor Warning Sirens as their primary way of being warned.

Atlantic residents will also be notified of this initial siren test through the Cass County Emergency Notification System (ENS).  To register for the Cass County Emergency Notification System, residents can go to the KJAN home page and look for the sign-up link. 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/) and the Cass County EMA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CassCoEMA). If you need assistance, please contact Mike Kennon at 712-243-1500.

Today: P/Cloudy. High near 60. NW @ 15-25.

Tonight: Clear to P/Cldy. Low 28.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 54. N-SE @ 5-10.

Sunday: P/Cldy. High 65.

Monday: Mo. Cldy w/a chance of morning showers. High 57.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 64. Our 24-hour Low was 32. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 59 and the low was 26. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 84 in 1894. The Record Low was -11 in 1906.

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency says drying conditions will prevail over the weekend, therefore the Fire Danger rating for grassland and field fires, will remain HIGH. Officials say ss the forecast changes though, we may be looking at very High Danger from time to time during next week, with expected low humidity, sunshine, and winds. At times during the days next week, the fire danger may become EXTREME. But for now, fire stations and participating businesses are asked to please keep your Local Fire Danger Signs in the HIGH category. The next update will be on Monday, March 20th.

Today: P/Cloudy. High near 60. S @ 10-20.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cloudy. Low 37. N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 55. NW @ 10-20.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 50.

Sunday: P/Cldy. High 58.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 39. Our 24-hour Low was 12. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 57 and the low was 33. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 84 in 2015. The Record Low was -4 in 1900.

Today: P/Cloudy to cloudy. High 37. SE @ 10.

Tonight: Cloudy to P/Cldy. Low 30. S @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cloudy. High 60. SW @ 10-20.

Friday: P/Cldy. High 55.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 47.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 32. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.) was 11. We received a Trace snowfall Tuesday, in the form of scattered flurries. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 59 and the low was 35. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 79 in 2003. The Record Low was 0 in 1944.

Today: P/Cloudy to cloudy w/flurries possible. High 29. NE @ 10.

Tonight: Cloudy to P/Cldy. Low 10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cloudy. High 35. SE @ 10.

Thursday: P/Cldy to Cloudy. High 47.

Friday: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 57

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 25. Our Low this morning (as of 5:30-a.m.) was 11. We received .1” of snowfall after 7-a.m. Monday (storm total .5”), which melted into .01” liquid precipitation. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 74 and the low was 45. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 78 in 2012. The Record Low was -12 in 1975.

Today: Cloudy w/light snow. (<1”). High 32. N/NE @ 15-25.

Tonight: Cloudy to P/Cldy. Low 17. N @ 10.

Tomorrow: Mo. Cloudy w/a chance of flurries. High 29. N @ 10.

Wednesday: Mo. Cloudy. High 33.

Thursday: P/Cloudy. High 47.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 38. Our Low this morning was 24. As of 6-a.m. today, we had received a total of .3″ of snow/ice at the KJAN studios. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 64 and the low was 49. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 79 in 2012. The Record Low was -11 in 1948 & 1975.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT for Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont Counties:

Patchy freezing drizzle and an area of light snow was causing some slippery roads this morning across parts of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Secondary and elevated roadways are the most likely to have some light icing, as well as decks, sidewalks and parking lots.

Brisk north winds of 25 to 35 mph and temperatures below freezing will maintain the threat of light icing through the morning drive time. Motorists are urged to use caution and allow some extra time to reach destinations. Also, you may have to scrape your windows if your vehicle was outside overnight.

Today: Cloudy & windy, w/periods of snow and or rain mixed at times, this afternoon. High near 39. E @ 10-20mph w/gusts to near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Low around 25. S @ 10-20 w/gust to near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday: Cloudy & windy, w/a 20% chance of snow through about 1pm. High near 30. N @ 15-35mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. E/NE @ 5-10mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Today: Cloudy with scattered flurries. High 32. NE @ 5-10.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 20. E @ 5-10.

Sunday: Cloudy with a 40% chance of afternoon rain and snow. High 38. SSE @10-20.

Sunday Night: Cloudy with rain and snow likely. Becoming all snow after midnight.  Low 29.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering snow showers in the morning. High 33.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 31.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 34.

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