Northwood, IA

1:51 PM CDT on May 19, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 93.2° W
Lat: 43.4° N
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Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Severe thunderstorm activity will persist for the Plains on Sunday as a broad low pressure system continues trekking through the region. The system will move from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes, creating two frontal boundaries. The warm front associated with this system will extend eastward over the Great Lakes and into the Northeast, kicking up scattered showers and thunderstorms into Sunday night. At the same time, a cold front extends southward from this system which will move off the Central Rockies and into the Central and Southern Plains. Counter-clockwise flow around this broad system will pull moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico. This will support moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms in between these two fronts. This system has a history of severe thunderstorm development across the Northern and Central Plains, thus, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development with large hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes. These severe thunderstorms will most likely develop across central and eastern Oklahoma, through eastern Kansas, and into western Missouri. A slight risk of severe storm development remains in effect from northern Texas, through southern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday. At the same time, the back side of this system will continue spreading moisture over the Intermountain West and Rockies. This will trigger more showers with isolated thunderstorms over the region through Sunday evening.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moves over the East Coast and maintains shower and thunderstorm activity for the Mid-Atlantic states through the Northeast.
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Northwood Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:32 PM CDT
Weather Station
Albert Lea (KAEL)
Elevation
1257 ft
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
79 °F
Feels Like 79 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
5:44 AM
8:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Thunderstorm 79 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 64 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 75 | 66 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Thunderstorm 77 | 59 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 70 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.68 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 3300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
57%
Rainfall
0.16 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KAEL 191832Z AUTO 18009G15KT 10SM BKN033 26/17 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
79 °F
70,70,72,72,73,73,73,75,77,79,79,79,79
Dew Point
63 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from South
Wind Gust
17 mph
Health
UV
6 out of 16
Pollen
7.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Monday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Northwood IA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KAEL

Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
79 | 64 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
75 | 66 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
77 | 59 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
70 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 24
Clear
68 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
72 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Chance of Rain
68 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
64 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 28
Mostly Cloudy
68 | 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 62 75 | 64 79 | 64 71 | 64
Wind 13 mph SSE 17 mph SSE 14 mph SSE 12 mph SE
Humidity 87% 69% 59% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 70% 70% 70%
Cloud Cover 74% 83% 72% 87%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:35 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [2.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [2.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 73 | 63 73 | 61 67 | 57
Wind 11 mph SSE 15 mph South 14 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 82% 68% 64% 71%
Chance of Precip. 70% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 83% 70% 62% 73%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:43 AM
8:36 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.79], Average RMSE [2.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.04], Average RMSE [2.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 57 69 | 58 69 | 57 63 | 60
Wind 7 mph South 7 mph SSE 3 mph South 3 mph SSE
Humidity 72% 68% 64% 92%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 60% 50%
Cloud Cover 76% 78% 85% 100%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:37 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [2.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [3.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 58 59 | 58 62 | 53 55 | 47
Wind 2 mph South 9 mph NNW 11 mph NNW 10 mph NNW
Humidity 88% 97% 72% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 80% 94% 100% 99%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:38 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.36], Average RMSE [2.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.59], Average RMSE [4.12] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 47 59 | 48 63 | 45 52 | 40
Wind 9 mph NNW 12 mph North 13 mph NNE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 89% 68% 53% 65%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 86% 93% 89% 38%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:39 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.07], Average RMSE [3.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.81], Average RMSE [4.47] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 35 61 | 40 65 | 47 52 | 45
Wind 6 mph NE 6 mph NE 7 mph ENE 6 mph East
Humidity 57% 47% 51% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 9% 11% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:40 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.43], Average RMSE [3.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.60], Average RMSE [4.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 43 62 | 43 65 | 47 56 | 46
Wind 5 mph SE 9 mph ESE 8 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 77% 49% 51% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 13% 23% 30%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.27], Average RMSE [4.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.96], Average RMSE [6.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 47 62 | 48 67 | 53 56 | 53
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph SE 12 mph SE 9 mph SE
Humidity 81% 57% 60% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 69% 70% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:41 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.51], Average RMSE [5.96]
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 52 62 | 52 62 | 52 58 | 51
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph SE 11 mph SE 8 mph SE
Humidity 93% 68% 72% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 97% 89%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:42 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.98], Average RMSE [5.88]
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 48 67 | 51 65 | 55 62 | 54
Wind 6 mph SE 7 mph SE 6 mph SE 4 mph SE
Humidity 67% 55% 65% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 85% 86% 87%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:43 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:20 AM CDT on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 54 71 | 56 69 | 60 64 | 60
Wind 1 mph SE 3 mph SE 3 mph ESE 2 mph SE
Humidity 72% 60% 74% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 88% 86% 80% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMCW) 71 °F 48 °F
Record (KMCW) 97 °F (1934) 27 °F (1929)
Yesterday 82 °F 57 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:44 AM CDT 8:35 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:10 AM CDT 9:08 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:28 AM CDT 9:51 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:39 AM CDT 10:41 PM CDT
Moon 2:30 PM CDT 2:18 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 58m
Length of Day
14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 56s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 66% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 31
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Centerville
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84 °F
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84 °F
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60 °F
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60 °F
Creston
60 °F
Storm Lake
60 °F
Audubon
60 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 180° (South)
Ceiling: 3300 ft

METAR KAEL 191832Z AUTO 18009G15KT 10SM BKN033 26/17 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
IADOT Hanlontown (I-35), Joice, IA 79 °F 81 °F 66 °F 65% South  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 1093 ft 1:23 PM CDT MADIS
MNDOT Twin Lakes I-35 Mile Post 1, Twin Lakes, MN 76 °F 77 °F 68 °F 73% East  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 1217 ft 1:25 PM CDT MADIS
S. Kraushaar WMR-968, Glenville, MN 81.1 °F 81 °F 56 °F 42% SSE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 1:49 PM CDT Normal
St. Ansgar GreenHouse & Floral Shop, St. Ansgar, IA 78.4 °F 79 °F 57 °F 47% SE  at  13.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1205 ft 1:50 PM CDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET St.Ansgar IA , Saint Ansgar, IA 80 °F 80 °F 55 °F 43% SSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1145 ft 1:10 PM CDT MADIS
hanlontown, Hanlontown, IA 75.6 °F 74 °F 75 °F 98% SE  at  13.5 mph - / hr 1207 ft 1:47 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest SCARVL , Scarville, IA 75 °F 73 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1243 ft 12:35 PM CDT MADIS
Central Heights, Mason City, IA 79.5 °F 82 °F 68 °F 67% SSE  at  6.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1136 ft 1:51 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
South Geneva Lake, Hollandale, MN 78.9 °F 81 °F 67 °F 67% SSE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1096 ft 1:51 PM CDT Normal  
Near the High School, Main Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 78.3 °F 79 °F 53 °F 42% SE  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1220 ft 1:51 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Osage, IA 80.2 °F 83 °F 68 °F 67% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1173 ft 1:51 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Clear Lake, IA 77.5 °F 79 °F 67 °F 70% ESE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1263 ft 1:41 PM CDT Normal
South of Oak Hills Golf C., Clear Lake, IA 77.0 °F 79 °F 68 °F 75% SE  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1263 ft 1:51 PM CDT Rapid Fire
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Tornado Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:10 PM CDT on May 19, 2013

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
central and eastern Iowa
southern and central Minnesota
western Wisconsin

* effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 110 PM until
900 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
a few tornadoes possible
several damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
a few large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

The Tornado Watch area is approximately along and 105 statute
miles east and west of a line from 70 miles north northeast of
Redwood Falls Minnesota to 25 miles south southeast of Waterloo
Iowa. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated
watch outline update (wous64 kwns wou0).

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.


Other watch information... continue... ww 179...

Discussion... thunderstorm activity is expected to continue to
increase and intensify near a convectively generated cyclonic
vorticity center as it migrates northward from Iowa into southern
Minnesota this afternoon. Aided by ambient vertical vorticity... and
boundary layer destabilization... supercell structures are
possible... with a risk for tornadoes... in addition to large hail and
potentially damaging wind gusts.

Aviation... tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface
wind gusts to 55 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to
450. Mean storm motion vector 26030.


... Kerr

Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:34 PM CDT on May 19, 2013

... Rapidly developing thunderstorm capable of producing hail...

At 128 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
rapidly developing thunderstorm over extreme west central Cerro Gordo
County... moving north at 30 mph.

Penny size hail... winds up to 50 mph... occasional cloud to ground
lightning... are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hanlontown... Fertile...
Forest City Airport... Forest city...
Crystal Lake... Joice... Leland...


Gusty winds may cause small branches to be blown down... and loose
objects to blow around. Stay away from high objects outdoors such as
trees. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until this storm has
passed.


Kotenberg


Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/19/2013 0445 am

1 miles E of Hanlontown, Worth County.

Hail e0.88 inch, reported by law enforcement.




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