(Atlantic, Iowa/KJAN) – The month of March came to a close with weather stats averaging lower than normal. High average High for the month in Atlantic (as recorded here at KJAN), was 47.8-degrees, which was cooler the norm of 48.3. The average Low for March 2023 in Atlantic was 22.6-degrees, which came in a little less than 4-degrees below normal. The warmest day of the month was on the 31st, at 75-degrees. The coldest morning was on the 18th, when the thermometer bottomed-out at 8-degrees.

And, precipitation for the month amounted to 1.01-inches (including rain, melted snow and mixed precip.), compared to the norm of 2.38-inches. We received a total of 6-inches of snow, with the greatest amounts occurring March 8th & 9th.

Here’s what we expect April to shape-up like: Precipitation amounting to 4.32-inches; An average High of 62, and an average Low of 37. Check back with us on May 1st, to see how close we came to those norms.  KJAN is the OFFICIAL National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic data.

Today: Cloudy through mid morning with a slight chance of snow, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 75. The Low was 31. We received a trace of precipitation overnight (sprinkles/flurries). Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 57 and the Low was 15. The Record High on this date was 87 in 2003. The Record Low was 14 in 1924.

(Iowa City, Iowa) – A storm system that formed tornadoes in north-central Missouri early Friday afternoon spread quickly into southern and eastern Iowa, where the twisters caused extensive damage in Wapello County and further north. The National Weather Service reports one tornado veered just west of Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa.

KCRG-TV says at least two tornadoes struck Johnson County Friday afternoon, according to preliminary reports from emergency management. A shelter was opened in Coralville for residents affected by the storm in the community where damage was reported along the Coralville Strip mall area and in nearby neighborhoods. Video showed downed power lines and roofs torn-off of an apartment building in Coralville.

Damage was also reported in Frytown, Hills and Solon. The damage in Hills was said to be significant. The National Weather Service said crews plan to work into the weekend assessing damage and assisting residents impacted by the storms in eastern Iowa.

At least two people were injured, no fatalities have been reported.

Today: **WIND ADVISORY from 1-p.m. today until 7-a.m. Saturday**FIRE WEATHER WATCH today from 1-p.m. until 7-p.m.**A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 28 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. Windy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 28 mph decreasing to 8 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Windy.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 72. The Low was 29. We received .01″ rain overnight. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 39 and the Low was 28. The Record High on this date was 87 in 2012. The Record Low was 12 in 1924.

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tonght: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Windy.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 45. The Low was 24. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 63 and the Low was 36. The Record High on this date was 87 in 1968. The Record Low was 8 in 1964.

Today: Partly cloudy. High 42. N winds this morning becoming easterly @ 10-15.
Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 28. SE @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy, warm & windy. High 65. S @ 15-30+.
Friday: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scattered shwrs & tstrms. High 65.
Saturday: Mo. Cldy in the morning;P/Cldy in the afternoon. High 48.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 51. The Low was 21. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 50 and the Low was 25. The Record High on this date was 90 in 1986. The Record Low was 5 in 1969. Sunrise is at 7:09. Sunset is 7:42.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans should remember the phrase, “Turn around, don’t drown,” as the risk of spring flooding grows, especially after two tragedies over the weekend in the state to our south. Three people were killed in Missouri, several injured, when vehicles were swept away in two separate flooding incidents. Jeffrey Brewer, a spokesman for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, says motorists shouldn’t try to drive across a road or bridge that’s covered in water. “We talk about turning around during a flood to make sure that you don’t find yourself getting swept away in the floodwaters,” Brewer says, “because you’d be surprised how little water it takes to lift the vehicle up, and you can get taken away.”

The National Weather Service says six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling, while a foot of water will float many vehicles. Not only is driving across a flooded road exceptionally risky, but Brewer says it can cause widespread engine damage. “If your car is in floodwaters, be careful about starting it up or driving it if the floorboards are wet or if you think water has gotten up into the engine,” he says, “because the electrical parts of the car can be damaged, and that can ruin the whole engine if you try and drive it while it’s still wet.” If there’s even the possibility floodwaters have gotten into your engine, he says it’s best to have it checked out before turning the key.

Brewer says, “We recommend if your car is in a flood, to have it towed and taken to a mechanic where they can make sure it’s dried out and then go through the process of starting it and making sure it’s all okay and everything.” Brewer says it’s important to have comprehensive coverage on your car, truck or S-U-V, because it’ll cover flood damage.

Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 47. The Low was 16. Last year on this date (March 28), the High was 42 and the Low 20. The All-time Record High was 84 in 1910 & 1986. The Record Low was 11 in 1898. Sunrise is at 7:10. Sunset at 7:40.

Today: Areas of fog this morning; Partly cloudy. High 46. N @ 10.
Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 22. N @ 5.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 49. Variable @ 5-10.
Wednesday: Mo. Cldy. High 46.
Thursday: P/Cldy, windy & warmer. High 64.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our low this morning, 17. We received One-inch of snow, Sunday morning, at KJAN. This day last year the high was 45 and the low was 20. The all-time record high was 85 set in 1895. The record low was 6 set in 1894. Sunrise is at 7:11 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:39 p.m.

Today: **Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1-p.m.** Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

Yesterday’s high was 60. Our low this morning was 31. We received a trace of snow through 7-a.m. This day last year the high was 53 and the low was 25. The all-time record high was 91 set in 1907. The record low was -2 set in 1955. Sunrise is at 7:13 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:39 p.m.