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March 2022 Weather Data for Atlantic

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April 1st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Weather data for the month of March, 2022 in Atlantic, shows we were slightly warmer than normal. The warmest days with 73 degrees, were on the 18th & 20th of the month. The average High of 49 was one degrees above average. The average Low of 24 was two-degrees less the average. The coldest mornings, at 1 degree above zero, were on the 11th and 12th.

Precipitation in March (including melted snowfall/ice) amounted to 3.27-inches, which was nearly 9-tenths of an inch above the norm for March. Snowfall for the month amounted to 3.7-inches.

During the month of April in Atlantic, the average High is 62 and the average Low is 37. We typically see 3.43 inches of precipitation (Including melted snowfall). We’ll let you know how the data compared to those stats, when we compile the data next month.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Friday – April 1, 2022

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April 1st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog this morning, (otherwise) mostly sunny. High 55 SE winds 5-10 mph.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/light rain. Low 36. SE-N @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Light rain ending early; Becoming mostly sunny. High 53. N@ 10-20.

Sunday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a chance of afternoon showers. High 58.

Monday: P/Cldy. High 58.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 36. Our Low this morning, 15. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 51 and the Low was 14. The Record High on this date was 87 in 2003. The Record Low was 14 in 1924.

 

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Thursday, March 21, 2022

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March 31st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy this morning; Becoming P/Cldy this afternoon. High42 NW winds 15-30 mph.

Tonight: Clearing skies & diminishing winds. Low 22.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 55. SE @ 10.

Saturday: Light rain possible early, otherwise P/Cldy. High 50.

Sunday: P/Cldy & warmer. High 63.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 39. Our Low this morning, 29. We received .2” snow Wed. night into this morning at KJAN. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 45 and the Low was 13. The Record High on this date was 87 in 2012. The Record Low was 12 in 1924.

 

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Wed., March 30, 2022

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March 30th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a chance of light rain. Temps falling from the Low 40’s to the upper 30’s. NW winds 15-25 mph.

Tonight: Cloudy w/a rain or light snow. Low 30. N/NW @ 15-25.

Thursday: Light snow ending in the morning (1-2″ on the grassy areas). High 42. NW @ 15-25.

Friday: P/Cldy. High 55.

Saturday: A chance of light rain in the morning. Mo. Cldy. High 48.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 63. We received just a trace of rain last night at KJAN. Our 24-hour Low (at 7-a.m.), was 36. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 52, and the Low was 22. The Record High was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8, in 1964.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Tue., 3/29/22

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March 29th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy-to-Cloudy w/isolated afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High near 60. SE @ 15-30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy w/showers and thunderstorms. Low around 39. S winds @ 10-20 becoming NW late & gusting to near 30.
Wednesday: A chance showers & tstrms. High 43. NW @ 15-25.
Thursday: P/cldy to cldy. High 46.
Friday: P/Cldy. High around 55.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 50. The Low was 25. Last year on this date, the High was 76 and the Low was 41. The Record High was 90 in 1986. The Record Low was 5, in 1969.

Skyscan Forecast – Monday, March 28, 2022

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March 28th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High near 50. SE winds @ 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 36. SE @ 10-15.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cloudy w/scattered afternoon showers. High near 60. SE @ 15-30.
Wednesday: Cloudy & cooler, w/rain. High 44.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High 48.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our Low was 20. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 56 and the Low was 31. The Record High on this date was 84 in 1910 & 1986. The Record Low was 11 in 1898.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: March 27, 2022

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March 27th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Windy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain likely. Low around 40. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 45. Our Low this morning was 20. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 54 and the Low was 32. The Record High on this date was 85 in 1895. The Record Low was 6 in 1894.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley – Saturday, March 26, 2022

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March 26th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny. High 47. N @ 10-20 mph.
Tonight: Fair to P/Cldy. Low 23. Winds light & variable.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High near 50. E @ 5-10.
Monday: P/Cldy. High 56.
Tuesday: P/Cldy. High 68.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 53. Our Low this morning, 26. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 57 and the Low was 37. The Record High on this date was 88 in 1907. The Record Low was -2 in 1955.

Red Flag Warning expanded in western Iowa

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March 25th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Omaha has expanded a Red Flag Warning issued for Harrison and Monona Counties, to include Pottawattamie and Mills Counties. The Warning is in effect from Noon today until 9- p.m., and is for extreme fire danger due to high wind and very low relative humidity. Any fires that ignite may spread quickly and be very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Also, please do not throw cigarettes from your vehicle.

A Wind Advisory remains in effect for most of Iowa, until 7-p.m. Gusty winds of 25-to 50 miles per hour can blow around unsecured objects, and snap tree limbs – which may result in downed power lines. If driving, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in high profile vehicles.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Friday, March 25th, 2022

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March 25th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: **Wind Advisory from 10-a.m. until 7-p.m.** Partly cloudy & windy. High 52. NW @ 20-35 mph+.
Tonight: Mostly clear.  Low 23. NW @ 10.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 49. N @ 10-15.
Sunday: P/Cldy to Cldy. High around 50.
Monday: Mo. cloudy. High 56.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 41. Our Low this morning, 33. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 45 and the Low was 38. The Record High on this date was 91 in 1907. The Record Low was 5 in 1894.