Altoona, IA

9:24 AM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)

Elev: 925 ft

Lon: 93.5° W

Lat: 41.6° N

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IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick

Elevation

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Scattered Clouds

Temperature

67 °F

Feels Like 67 °F

Wind(mph)

Sunrise / Set

5:49 AM

8:31 PM

Moon

Waxing Gibbous

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Today

81 °F

Chance of T-storms

30% chance of precipitation

Tonight

57 °F

Chance of T-storms

30% chance of precipitation

Tomorrow

73 | 52 °F

Chance of T-storms

30% chance of precipitation

Wednesday

68 | 52 °F

Chance of Rain

30% chance of precipitation

Thursday

73 | 48 °F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

77 | 52 °F

Mostly Cloudy

10-Day Forecast - Hourly Forecast

Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.

Current Data Today's Almanac Extended Forecast

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Conditions

Pressure

29.62 in

Visibility

10.0 miles

Clouds

Scattered Clouds 2400 ft

Moisture

Humidity

76%

Rainfall

Not available.

Snow Depth

Not available.

METAR

METAR KIKV 201415Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM SCT024 20/15 A2962 RMK AO2

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Weather Radio

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Temperature

67 °F

61,61,61,61,61,61,63,63,63,63,64,64,66

Dew Point

59 °F

Wind

Speed / Dir

17 mph from SSW

Wind Gust

26.0 mph

Health

4 out of 16

Pollen

7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast

Ozone

Good

PM2.5

Good

Flu Activity

Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast

Monday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Wednesday Night

Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday Night

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.

Sunday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sunday Night

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.

Monday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.

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Nearby Airports

Ankeny, IA (KIKV) | 68 °F | Scattered Clouds Des Moines, IA (KDSM) | 68 °F | Partly Cloudy Newton, IA (KTNU) | 68 °F | Clear Ames, IA (KAMW) | 65 °F | Clear

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10 Ingersoll Park | 64.7 °F

11 Windsor Heights / Glendale | 67.0 °F

21 Tranquility Base | 70.7 °F 22 IADOT Des Moines (I-35) | 67 °F 23 Norwalk, IA (2mi SW) | 69.3 °F

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Weather Forecast for Altoona IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIADESMO14

Monday, 20

81 | 57 °F

Chance of T-storms

Chance of
Precipitation

30%

Tuesday, 21

73 | 52 °F

Chance of T-storms

Chance of
Precipitation

30%

Wednesday, 22

68 | 52 °F

Chance of Rain

Chance of
Precipitation

30%

Thursday, 23

73 | 48 °F

Partly Cloudy

Chance of
Precipitation

Friday, 24

77 | 52 °F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of
Precipitation

Saturday, 25

70 | 52 °F

Chance of a Thunderstorm

Chance of
Precipitation

20%

Sunday, 26

79 | 64 °F

Chance of T-storms

Chance of
Precipitation

30%

Monday, 27

82 | 64 °F

Chance of T-storms

Chance of
Precipitation

30%

Tuesday, 28

73 | 64 °F

Fog

Chance of
Precipitation

Wednesday, 29

82 | 68 °F

Partly Cloudy

Chance of
Precipitation

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Monday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	66 \| 60	74 \| 62	78 \| 59	67 \| 57
Wind	10 mph South	17 mph SSW	15 mph SSW	8 mph South
Humidity	78%	62%	53%	73%
Chance of Precip.	80%	10%	30%	30%
Cloud Cover	72%	48%	50%	61%
Conditions	Thunderstorm	Partly Cloudy	Chance of a Thunderstorm	Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset	5:49 AM 8:31 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.00], Average RMSE [2.23]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.54], Average RMSE [2.20] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Tuesday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	60 \| 56	71 \| 55	72 \| 54	58 \| 51
Wind	7 mph SSW	12 mph WSW	11 mph WSW	7 mph West
Humidity	89%	57%	50%	78%
Chance of Precip.	10%	10%	30%	10%
Cloud Cover	52%	43%	68%	70%
Conditions	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Chance of a Thunderstorm	Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset	5:48 AM 8:32 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.70], Average RMSE [3.14]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [2.38] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Wednesday Night

Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	53 \| 48	63 \| 49	67 \| 50	58 \| 53
Wind	6 mph West	11 mph West	10 mph WNW	9 mph NW
Humidity	88%	61%	54%	79%
Chance of Precip.	10%	20%	30%	10%
Cloud Cover	75%	82%	77%	93%
Conditions	Mostly Cloudy	Chance of Rain	Chance of Rain	Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset	5:47 AM 8:33 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [2.19]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [2.82] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Thursday

Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	53 \| 48	65 \| 53	72 \| 55	56 \| 51
Wind	8 mph NNW	9 mph NNE	7 mph ENE	6 mph East
Humidity	85%	63%	54%	85%
Chance of Precip.	0%	10%	0%	0%
Cloud Cover	65%	99%	12%	9%
Conditions	Mostly Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Sunrise & Sunset	5:47 AM 8:34 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.69], Average RMSE [2.89]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [3.44] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Friday

Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	49 \| 47	66 \| 47	69 \| 54	59 \| 53
Wind	6 mph ESE	11 mph ESE	8 mph SE	8 mph SE
Humidity	92%	51%	59%	78%
Chance of Precip.	0%	0%	0%	20%
Cloud Cover	0%	0%	90%	100%
Conditions	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset	5:46 AM 8:35 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.17], Average RMSE [3.28]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [3.24] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Saturday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday Night

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	53 \| 50	60 \| 56	61 \| 58	59 \| 57
Wind	10 mph SE	12 mph SE	9 mph SE	8 mph SSE
Humidity	92%	84%	93%	93%
Chance of Precip.	10%	10%	20%	30%
Cloud Cover	100%	100%	100%	100%
Conditions	Overcast	Overcast	Chance of a Thunderstorm	Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset	5:45 AM 8:36 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.63], Average RMSE [3.21]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.80], Average RMSE [4.40] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Sunday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sunday Night

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	63 \| 63	71 \| 65	74 \| 70	70 \| 65
Wind	8 mph SSE	9 mph SSE	10 mph SSE	10 mph SE
Humidity	97%	85%	81%	85%
Chance of Precip.	30%	10%	10%	30%
Cloud Cover	99%	100%	100%	100%
Conditions	Chance of a Thunderstorm	Fog	Overcast	Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset	5:45 AM 8:37 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.39], Average RMSE [4.15]

The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.52], Average RMSE [5.13] : Use NWS

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Monday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	64 \| 64	80 \| 71	80 \| 73	74 \| 71
Wind	10 mph SSE	13 mph SSW	12 mph South	4 mph SE
Humidity	100%	74%	78%	87%
Chance of Precip.	30%	10%	10%	0%
Cloud Cover	100%	94%	38%	55%
Conditions	Chance of a Thunderstorm	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset	5:44 AM 8:38 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.94], Average RMSE [5.68]

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	67 \| 65	72 \| 69	72 \| 72	67 \| 67
Wind	4 mph SSE	5 mph South	5 mph SSE	5 mph SSE
Humidity	97%	90%	99%	100%
Chance of Precip.	10%	10%	0%	0%
Cloud Cover	55%	51%	43%	41%
Conditions	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Fog
Sunrise & Sunset	5:43 AM 8:38 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.91], Average RMSE [6.05]

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	64 \| 64	75 \| 67	74 \| 71	69 \| 69
Wind	5 mph South	7 mph South	6 mph South	6 mph South
Humidity	97%	77%	92%	99%
Chance of Precip.	0%	0%	0%	0%
Cloud Cover	45%	40%	28%	20%
Conditions	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Fog
Sunrise & Sunset	5:43 AM 8:39 PM

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

Source: BestForecast at 8:40 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Descriptive Forecast

Thursday

Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Hourly Forecast	6AM	12 Noon	6PM	12 Midnight
Temp. \| Dew Point	68 \| 64	77 \| 67	81 \| 71	68 \| 67
Wind	6 mph SSW	7 mph SW	5 mph SW	4 mph WSW
Humidity	88%	70%	69%	94%
Chance of Precip.	0%	0%	0%	0%
Cloud Cover	19%	24%	35%	%
Conditions	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Sunrise & Sunset	Sun does not rise

Source: Weather Underground BestForecast View Detailed Hourly Forecast

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History & Almanac

May 20, 2013	Max Temp	Min Temp
Normal (KDSM)	74 °F	54 °F
Record (KDSM)	94 °F (1925)	35 °F (1892)
Yesterday	88 °F	61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10

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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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Air Quality

	Air Quality	Pollutant
Yesterday	Good	OZONE
Yesterday	Good	PM2.5
Current	Good	OZONE
Current	Good	PM2.5
Monday	Moderate	OZONE
Monday	Good	PM2.5
Monday	Good	CO
Monday	Good	NO2
Tuesday	Good	OZONE
Tuesday	Good	PM2.5
Tuesday	Good	CO
Tuesday	Good	NO2
Wednesday	Good	OZONE
Wednesday	Good	PM2.5
Wednesday	Good	CO
Wednesday	Good	NO2
Thursday	Good	OZONE
Thursday	Good	PM2.5
Thursday	Good	CO
Thursday	Good	NO2
Friday	Good	OZONE
Friday	Good	PM2.5
Friday	Good	CO
Friday	Good	NO2

Astronomy

May. 20, 2013	Rise	Set
Actual Time	5:49 AM CDT	8:31 PM CDT
Civil Twilight	5:17 AM CDT	9:04 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight	4:36 AM CDT	9:44 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight	3:50 AM CDT	10:31 PM CDT
Moon	3:36 PM CDT	2:48 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light	15h 46m
Length of Day	14h 42m Tomorrow will be 1m 46s longer.

Waxing Gibbous, 74% of the Moon is Illuminated
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State Highs	State Lows
71 °F Mount Pleasant 69 °F Keokuk 68 °F Des Moines 68 °F Clinton 68 °F Davenport	55 °F Orange City 55 °F Le Mars 55 °F Clarinda 55 °F Sheldon 55 °F Storm Lake

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Snow Depth

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No new snow has been reported.

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City	Temp.	Conditions	Updated
Ankeny	68 °F	Scattered Clouds	9:15 AM CDT
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Newton	68 °F	Clear	9:15 AM CDT
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Flight Rule:	VFR (KIKV)
Wind Speed:	15.0 kts.
Wind Dir:	205° (SSW)
Ceiling:	Unlimited

METAR KIKV 201415Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM SCT024 20/15 A2962 RMK AO2

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Station Location	Temp.	Heat Index	Dew Point	Humidity	Wind	Precipitation	Elevation	Updated	Type
IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA	67 °F	-	59 °F	76%	SSW at 17 mph	0.00 in / hr	858 ft	9:01 AM CDT	MADIS
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA	65.6 °F	-	60 °F	82%	SSW at 12.0 mph	0.01 in / hr	922 ft	9:05 AM CDT	Normal
Knobhill, Des Moines, IA	68.3 °F	-	61 °F	77%	SW at 2.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	919 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
Keith & Patty's Pleasant Hill Weather, Pleasant Hill, IA	68.0 °F	-	61 °F	78%	NNE at 5.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	922 ft	9:23 AM CDT	Normal
Wildflower, Ankeny, IA	67.0 °F	-	59 °F	75%	SSW at 19.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	937 ft	9:23 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA	68 °F	-	67 °F	99%	North at -	0.00 in / hr	822 ft	9:03 AM CDT	MADIS
MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA	68 °F	-	-	-	North at -	0.00 in / hr	979 ft	8:20 AM CDT	MADIS
IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA	69 °F	-	65 °F	88%	SW at 16 mph	0.00 in / hr	810 ft	9:02 AM CDT	MADIS
Saylorville, Polk City, IA	67.5 °F	-	60 °F	76%	SSW at 11.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	990 ft	9:20 AM CDT	Normal
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA	64.7 °F	-	61 °F	87%	West at 3.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	961 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Normal
Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA	67.0 °F	-	61 °F	82%	NNW at 0.1 mph	0.00 in / hr	965 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
MesoWest CARLIS , Carlisle, IA	69 °F	-	-	-	North at -	0.00 in / hr	857 ft	7:30 AM CDT	MADIS
Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA	69.4 °F	-	58 °F	68%	SW at 15.2 mph	0.00 in / hr	869 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA	65.7 °F	-	60 °F	81%	NE at 1.3 mph	0.00 in / hr	900 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
RAWS NEAL SMITH IA, Prairie City, IA	67 °F	-	59 °F	76%	SSW at 19 mph	0.00 in / hr	897 ft	8:48 AM CDT	MADIS
HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA	-	-	-	-	South at 9 mph	0.00 in / hr	910 ft	7:00 AM CDT	MADIS
Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA	69.8 °F	-	40 °F	34%	SW at 5.4 mph	0.00 in / hr	898 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA	68.6 °F	-	55 °F	62%	SE at 10.4 mph	0.00 in / hr	957 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA	67.6 °F	-	60 °F	76%	SW at 15.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	955 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Normal
Ashua Estates, West Des Moines, IA	75.0 °F	76 °F	32 °F	21%	SE at 10.1 mph	0.00 in / hr	955 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA	70.7 °F	-	-34 °F	-	SSW at 9.4 mph	- / hr	0 ft	9:21 AM CDT	Normal
IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA	67 °F	-	56 °F	66%	SSW at 13 mph	0.00 in / hr	735 ft	9:02 AM CDT	MADIS
Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA	69.3 °F	-	58 °F	67%	SSE at 2.2 mph	0.00 in / hr	919 ft	9:23 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA	69.2 °F	-	61 °F	75%	SW at 6.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	986 ft	9:22 AM CDT	Normal
Indianola Town Square, Indianola, IA	67.8 °F	-	59 °F	73%	West at 1.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	966 ft	9:20 AM CDT	Normal
Indianola, IA	67.8 °F	-	59 °F	73%	ENE at 3.0 mph	- / hr	0 ft	9:17 AM CDT	Normal
N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA	65.9 °F	-	59 °F	79%	WSW at 7.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	980 ft	9:00 AM CDT	Normal
Newton, IA	67.7 °F	-	60 °F	77%	SSW at 4.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	943 ft	9:20 AM CDT	Normal
West Des Moines, IA	67.3 °F	-	56 °F	66%	SW at 13.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	-	9:20 AM CDT	Normal
Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA	71.8 °F	73 °F	65 °F	78%	SSW at 0.0 mph	- / hr	-107507 ft	9:05 AM CDT	Normal
Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA	66.8 °F	-	59 °F	76%	SW at 3.4 mph	0.00 in / hr	-107507 ft	9:24 AM CDT	Rapid Fire
White Oak Ln, Granger, IA	67.0 °F	-	59 °F	75%	South at 9.0 mph	0.00 in / hr	-107507 ft	9:11 AM CDT	Normal
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Record Report

Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 01:27 am CDT on May 20, 2013

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Mason City IA...

a record rainfall of 1.31 inch(es) was set at Mason City IA
yesterday. This breaks the old record of 1.24 set in 1917.

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Local Storm Report

Mobile & Email Alerts

05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62.00 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m60.00 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville mes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.

            Delayed report... tree down on a power line.

05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hillorville mes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laasant hillorville mes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City

05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62.00 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m75.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.

05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of ANKENY AIRPORVILLE LAASANT HILLOR, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by AMATEUR RADIO.

            GAS STATION CANOPY TORN OFF NEAR 36TH AND ANKENY BLVD

05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.

            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.

            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.

05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airporhalltown, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.

            Six inch diameter trees down.

05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.

            Delayed report... tree down on a power line.

05/19/2013 0700 PM

1 miles SSW of Saylorville , Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by NWS employee.

            Delayed report... tree down on a power line.

05/19/2013 0700 PM

Polk City, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m60 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0706 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0656 PM

Grimes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m62 mph, reported by mesonet.

            Schoolnet site

05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City

05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hilrville laes, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m75.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.

05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airpoasant hilrville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd

05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.

            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.

            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.

05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.

05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airporhalltown, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.

            Six inch diameter trees down.

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.

            Winds estimated at 60-70 mph.

05/19/2013 0746 PM

4 miles NW of Ankeny airpor, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.

            Six inch diameter trees down.

05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City

05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd

05/19/2013 0704 PM

2 miles N of Saylorville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            10 inch diameter tree branch down in Polk City

05/19/2013 0708 PM

5 miles NNW of Ankeny airporville laes, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Gas station canopy torn off near 36th and Ankeny Blvd

05/19/2013 0707 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m75.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.

05/19/2013 0727 PM

1 miles E of Alleman, Polk County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.

            Powerlines down on Highway 69 east of Alleman.

05/19/2013 0716 PM

Ankeny, Polk County.

Hail m1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0704 PM

5 miles ESE of pleasant hil, Polk County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.

05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.

            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater

05/19/2013 0710 PM

2 miles S of Slater, Polk County.

Tornado, reported by trained spotter.

            Tornado on the ground about 2 south of Slater

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Public Information Statement

Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:58 am CDT on May 20, 2013

... Preliminary storm survey scheduled for Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties Monday...

A storm survey will be conducted by the National Weather Service
office in Des Moines for portions of Madison... Dallas and Polk
counties on Monday in relation to the severe thunderstorms that
moved through the area on Sunday may 19th 2013.

The results and conclusions of the survey will be completed and
transmitted via a public information statement and also posted to our
website [weather.Gov/dmx] by late Monday afternoon.

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