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Skyscan Forecast: Saturday, July 29, 2023

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July 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 96. Our Low this morning, was 69. We received a few sprinkles Friday afternoon. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 83 & the Low was 51. The Record High was 102 in 1917. The Record Low was 46 in 1952. Sunrise today is 6:12. Sunset is 8:41.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Friday, July 28, 2023

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July 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: **Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 9-p.m.**Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 110. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sat. Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sun. Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 91. Our Low, 74. We received a few sprinkles Thursday afternoon. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 81 & the Low was 50. The Record High was 105 in 1935. The Record Low was 43 in 2013. Sunrise today is 6:11. Sunset is 8:42.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Thursday, July 27, 2023

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July 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: **HEAT ADVISORY until 9-p.m. Friday ** Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 95. Our Low was 67. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 88 & the Low was 62. The Record High was 105 in 1930. The Record Low was 41 in 2013.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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July 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny & hot. High near 96. HEAT ADVISORY from Noon today until 9-p.m Thursday. Heat index values as high as 105. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 70.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and hot. High near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tom. Night: Partly cloudy w/a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low 72.

Friday: Mo. Sunny w/only a slight chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High near 97.

Friday Night: P/Cldy w/40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 69.

Saturday: Mo. Sunny w/a slight chance of showers. High near 88.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 84. Our Low, 67. We received a few sprinkles late Tuesday afternoon. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 83 & the Low was 63. The Record High was 109 in 1936. The Record Low was 43 in 1962. Sunrise today is 6:09. Sunset is 8:44.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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July 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our Low this morning, 65. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 77 & the Low was 60. The Record High was 117 in 1936. That was also the ALL-TIME Record High in Atlantic. The Record Low was 44 in 1896. Sunrise today is 6:07. Sunset is 8:44.

Cooling Stations to Open in Cass County

News, Weather

July 24th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The National Weather Service-Des Moines has announced that very warm weather is on the way this week. Afternoon heat index values will likely be over 105 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports with this summer heatwave expected for much of the week, facilities in Cass County have opened their doors to people who need a break from the extreme heat.

Libraries throughout Cass County will be available as cooling stations during their regular operating hours. In Atlantic, the Nishna Valley YMCA at 1100 Maple Street is open until 8:00pm Tuesday thru Thursday and until 6:00pm on Friday.

Kennon said he would like to thank the YMCA and area libraries for providing this important service. ”Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the heat of the day and check on relatives, neighbors, the elderly and pets. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency…call 9-1-1.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Monday, July 24, 2023

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July 24th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 50% chance of showers & thunderstorms this morning. A strong to severe storm with quarter
sized hail is possible. Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast this afternoon, & gusting to around 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tomorrow: Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tom. Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our Low was 59. We received .28″ rain this morning (Between 5:45-and 6:45-a.m.). Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 86 & the Low was 59. The Record High was 110 in 1901. The Record Low was 42 in 1905. Sunrise today was at 6:06. Sunset is 8:45.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, July 23, 2023

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July 23rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. N/NW breeze @ 5-10-mph.
Tonight: P/Cldy w/a slight chance of showers after midnight. Low around 65.
Monday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 91. S @ 10-20.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 87. The Low was 56. Last year on this date, the High temperature in Atlantic was 95 & the Low was 68. The Record High was 105 in 1901. The Record Low was 45 in 1904 & 1956. Sunrise today was at 6:05. Sunset is 8:46.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, September 2nd 2023

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July 22nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, Sept. 2nd, 2023

WEATHER

September 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 88 and this morning’s low 60. This day last year the high was 91 and the low 58. The record high for Sept. 2nd in Atlantic was 101 set in 2000 and the record low was 30 degrees set in 1893. Sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset is at 7:52 pm.

Drought Map Shows Slight Improvement

Ag/Outdoor, News, Weather

July 21st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

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(Radio Iowa) – The new map from the U-S Drought monitor show some slight improvement following rains across the state.  All of the state still has some sort of drought rating, but the area that was in extreme drought dropped below four percent in the last week. The severe drought areas dropped from nearly 39 percent to less than 14 percent. With those percentages dropping, nearly 60 percent of the state is now in moderate drought, and around 22 percent is abnormally dry. The worst drought conditions remain in northwest and southeast sections of the state.