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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Saturday, May 29, 2021

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May 29th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Areas of fog this morning; Mostly sunny. High 67. SE @ 10.

Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Low 44. SE @ 5.

Tomorrow: P/Cloudy to Cloudy w/a chance of afternoon showers. High 65. S @ 10.

Monday (Memorial Day): P/cldy to cldy w/a chance of showers in the morning. High 68.

Tuesday: P/Cldy. High 72.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 52. Our Low this morning was 37. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 76 and the Low was 48. The Record High was 104 in 1934. The Record Low was 29, in 1947.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Friday, May 28, 2021

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May 28th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/areas of drizzle this morning. High 59. N @ 10-20.

Tonight: Clearing skies & diminishing winds. Low 35.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High 68. E @ 5-10.

Sunday: Mo. Cloudy. High 66.

Monday (Memorial Day): Mo. Cldy w/a chance of rain. High 68.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 73. Our Low this morning (as of 4:55-a.m.,) was 45. We received a trace of precipitation this morning, in the form of drizzle. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 81 and the Low was 47. The Record High was 97 in 2018. The Record Low was 29, in 1894.

24-hour rainfall totals ending 7:00 a.m. May 27th

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May 27th, 2021 by admin

KJAN Studios- 0.94″
7.1 NNW of Atlantic- .85″
Massena- .54″
Schleswig- .36″
Adel- .23″
Persia- .82″
Mondamin- 1.15″
Missouri Valley- 1.04″
Earlham- .23″
Pacific Junction- 1.41″
Des Moines- .28″
Council Bluffs- .87″
Kirkman- .54″
Corydon- .12″
Churdan- .35″

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Thursday, May 27, 2021

Weather

May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Showers and thunderstorms (mainly this morning). High 68. SE winds becoming N @ 10-20. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/scattered showers possible. Low around 43. NW @ 10-20. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy. High near 60. NW @ 10-20.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday: Mo. Cldy. High around 68.   Memorial Day (Monday): Mo. Cldy w/a chance of showers. High 66.

Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 84. Our Low was 54. Rainfall overnight amounted to .94″. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 77 and the Low was 63. The Record High for May 27th was 100 in 2018. The Record Low was 31 in 1907.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for west/southwest Iowa (updated 4-pm, 5/26)

News, Weather

May 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

There is a slight risk for severe storms overnight in southwest Iowa. The main threats will be from winds and hail. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible.

There is a slight risk of severe storms is in south central and southeast Iowa on Thursday into Thursday night. A marginal risk exists to the north across much of central Iowa, except for northern Iowa. Main concerns are from wind and hail. A tornado is possible too.

The threat of locally heavy rain continues into Thursday as well. A few thunderstorms remain possible late Sunday into Tuesday in central and western Iowa. Severe weather appears unlikely at this time.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT… Spotter activation may be needed late tonight and Thursday.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Wed., May 26 2021

Weather

May 26th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 5-a.m.)

Today: Mostly sunny. High 79. Northerly winds shifting to the East at 10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy to Cloudy w/showers & thunderstorms (some may be severe). Low 60. SE @ 5-10.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy w/showers & thunderstorms, especially in the morning. High 68. N @ 10-15.

Friday: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 64.

Saturday: P/Cldy. High 68.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 82. Our Low this morning, 52.  We received .09″ rain. Last year on this date (May 26), the High in Atlantic was 76 and the Low was 63. The Record High was 100 in 2018, and the Record Low was 30, in 1901.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Guthrie & Dallas Counties

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May 25th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
705 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Greene County in west central Iowa...
  Northeastern Guthrie County in west central Iowa...
  Southwestern Boone County in central Iowa...
  Northwestern Dallas County in central Iowa...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 705 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake
  Panorama, or 11 miles northeast of Guthrie Center, moving east at
  35 mph.

  HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
  Perry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Severe storms possible this afternoon & Wed. night/Thursday

Weather

May 25th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Des Moines, says “While a few showers and storms are expected this morning, better coverage is forecast by this afternoon and evening as a cold front passes through the state. A few strong to potentially severe storms are possible by later today with the main concerns from hail approaching 1 inch in diameter and strong gusty winds. An isolated tornado is also possible. Locally heavy rainfall and frequent lightning will also accompany the storms.

Storms will move into western Iowa very late Wednesday night and continue through the rest of the state on Thursday. The threat of severe weather continues across the southern half of the state with hail and damaging winds the main concern. An isolated tornado remains possible as well. Locally heavy rainfall could also cause flooding in urban areas. This is still a few days out and details may change, so stay tuned for updates as the forecast is fine tuned.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: 5/25/21

Weather

May 25th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/scattered showers & thunderstorms. High near 80. SW winds @ 10-20 mph.

Tonight: Showers ending; PCldy. Low 54. NW @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 78. N winds becoming E @ 10.

Thursday: Mo. cldy w/showers & tstrms. High 73.

Friday: P/Cldy. High 68.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 83. Our Low this morning, 67.  Last year on this date (May 25), the High in Atlantic was 75 and the Low was 63. The Record High was 98 in 19679, and the Record Low was 30, in 1925.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area: Monday, May 24 2021

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May 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy to cloudy w/scattered showers this morning & again later this afternoon. High 82. S @ 10-20.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scatt. shwrs. Low 45. S @ 10.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy to Cldy w/scatt. shwrs. High 82. SW @ 10-20.

Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 80.

Thursday: Mo. Cldy w/showers & thunderstorms. High 73.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 82. Our Low this morning, 65. We received .03″ rain between 6-am and 7-a.m. today. Last year on this date (May 24), the High in Atlantic was 79 and the Low was 63. The Record High was 101 in 1939, and the Record Low was 33, in 1924.