Weather patterns across Iowa, influenced by an abnormally strong El Nino pattern, will likely impact fall nutrient applications for farmers, according to weather and crop scientists in the state.
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Shenandoah, IA
Right Now
48°
Clear
- Humidity: 57%
- Feels Like: 45°
- Heat Index: 48°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 45°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:33:42 AM
- Sunset: 06:39:42 PM
- Dew Point: 33°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Mostly clear. Scattered frost possible. Low 32F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Scattered frost possible. Low 32F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Sunny. High 61F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Weather Alert
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. &&
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Humidity: 93%
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Humidity: 95%
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Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 95%
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Dew Point: 32°
5 AM
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Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 94%
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Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 33°
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Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 34°
Heat Index: 34°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 31°
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