Le Mars, IA

9:19 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 96.2° W
Lat: 42.8° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

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Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

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Le Mars Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:15 PM CDT
Weather Station
Le Mars (KLRJ)
Elevation
1194 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
55 °F
Feels Like 55 °F
Wind(mph)
14
Sunrise / Set
5:56 AM
8:47 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Rain Showers 46 °F
Rain Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 63 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.65 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 900 ft
Moisture
Humidity
94%
Rainfall
0.05 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLRJ 220215Z AUTO 30012G18KT 10SM OVC009 13/12 A2965 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
55 °F
57,59,61,61,61,61,61,63,61,59,57,55,55
Dew Point
54 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
14 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
21 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Le Mars IA

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Tuesday, 21
Rain Showers
63 | 46 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
63 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
70 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 66 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
79 | 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 52 56 | 50 56 | 48 54 | 47
Wind 9 mph West 14 mph West 12 mph West 9 mph WNW
Humidity 88% 78% 73% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 81% 99% 89% 76%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [1.37]
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 47 57 | 47 59 | 45 50 | 45
Wind 10 mph WNW 12 mph NNW 13 mph NNW 8 mph North
Humidity 89% 72% 61% 81%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 99% 65%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
8:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.20], Average RMSE [1.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 43 63 | 44 67 | 40 53 | 39
Wind 8 mph North 11 mph NE 10 mph ENE 7 mph West
Humidity 81% 47% 37% 60%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 69% 32% 15% 17%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
8:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.32], Average RMSE [2.34]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [2.23] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 40 64 | 46 64 | 48 58 | 50
Wind 9 mph ESE 17 mph South 15 mph SSE 10 mph SE
Humidity 67% 54% 58% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 29% 47% 65% 2%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
8:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.64], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [2.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 50 64 | 53 69 | 60 60 | 59
Wind 10 mph SE 11 mph SSE 10 mph SE 11 mph ESE
Humidity 80% 67% 71% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 90% 74% 89% 87%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.92], Average RMSE [3.00]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.99], Average RMSE [2.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 56 59 | 59 72 | 64 64 | 63
Wind 9 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 12 mph ESE 10 mph East
Humidity 99% 100% 79% 96%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 79% 95% 63%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.57], Average RMSE [2.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.19], Average RMSE [2.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 63 71 | 66 76 | 66 67 | 66
Wind 10 mph ESE 13 mph ESE 13 mph ESE 12 mph ESE
Humidity 99% 80% 72% 95%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 41% 46% 57%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:52 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.63], Average RMSE [3.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.97], Average RMSE [3.77] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 65 77 | 66 73 | 71 72 | 70
Wind 10 mph SE 14 mph SSE 9 mph South 11 mph SSE
Humidity 99% 69% 90% 93%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 87% 68% 35% 56%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.03], Average RMSE [4.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.68], Average RMSE [4.26] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 67 73 | 68 78 | 70 70 | 67
Wind 8 mph SSW 9 mph South 7 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 96% 83% 75% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 94% 84% 74%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.81], Average RMSE [5.05]
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 77 | 64 71 | 65 70 | 63
Wind 6 mph South 9 mph South 7 mph South 4 mph South
Humidity 88% 64% 83% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 64% 65% 76% 74%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.69], Average RMSE [4.53]
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 62 77 | 64 77 | 67 68 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 3 mph SSW 1 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 64% 73% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 61% 43% 18% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 PM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 64 75 | 69 77 | 71 67 | 66
Wind 2 mph South 3 mph South 1 mph SSW 1 mph North
Humidity 100% 81% 82% 99%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 71% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 77 °F 50 °F
Record 98 °F (1973) 34 °F (1993)
Yesterday 72 °F 55 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:56 AM CDT 8:47 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:22 AM CDT 9:20 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:40 AM CDT 10:02 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:52 AM CDT 10:51 PM CDT
Moon 4:57 PM CDT (5/21) 3:30 AM CDT (5/21)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 57m
Length of Day
14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 48s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
81 °F
Mount Pleasant
78 °F
Davenport
78 °F
Washington
78 °F
Keokuk
77 °F
Burlington
51 °F
Orange City
51 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Cherokee
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Storm Lake
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Le Mars 55 °F Overcast 9:15 PM CDT
Orange City 59 °F Overcast 9:15 PM CDT
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Sioux City 55 °F Overcast 8:52 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: IFR (KLRJ)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 300° (WNW)
Ceiling: 900 ft

METAR KLRJ 220215Z AUTO 30012G18KT 10SM OVC009 13/12 A2965 RMK AO2

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Event Date Forecast
Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball 8:00 PM CDT
2013-04-20		 Overcast, 51°F
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
Yankees vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
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Livorno vs. Brescia 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C
Empoli vs. Novara 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 68 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NW Le Mars, Le Mars, IA 56.3 °F 53 °F 88% NW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1280 ft 9:15 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest CARNES , Oyens, IA 58 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1250 ft 6:35 PM CDT MADIS
South of LeMars, LeMars, IA 60.8 °F 59 °F 93% WNW  at  5.8 mph - / hr 1250 ft 9:17 PM CDT Normal  
IADOT Alton (IA10), Orange City, IA 59 °F 54 °F 85% North  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1411 ft 8:55 PM CDT MADIS
Sioux Center, Sioux Center, IA 58.8 °F 51 °F 76% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1411 ft 9:10 PM CDT Normal  
Sioux Center IA, Sioux Center, IA 58.4 °F 52 °F 78% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1358 ft 9:15 PM CDT Normal
Down Town, LeMars, IA 57.9 °F 54 °F 86% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:13 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Sioux City IA , Sioux City, IA 53 °F 53 °F 99% WNW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 1256 ft 9:03 PM CDT MADIS
RAWS LOESS HILLS TNC BROKEN IA, Westfield, IA 55 °F 55 °F 100% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1098 ft 8:11 PM CDT MADIS
Northside Jones House, Sioux City, IA 54.0 °F 44 °F 68% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.02 in / hr 1253 ft 9:14 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest HOSPER , Hospers, IA 62 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1375 ft 6:05 PM CDT MADIS
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