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Shenandoah, IA

Right Now
49°
Cloudy
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Feels Like: 48°
  • Heat Index: 49°
  • Wind: 4 mph
  • Wind Chill: 48°
  • UV Index: 2 Low
  • Sunrise: 07:32:41 AM
  • Sunset: 07:28:09 PM
  • Dew Point: 42°
  • Visibility: 9 mi

Today

Rain and snow showers this morning, becoming snow for the afternoon. Windy. Morning high of 50F with temps falling sharply to near 30. Winds NNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Snowfall around one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.

Tonight

Intermittent snow showers and windy this evening. Breaks in the overcast later. Low 7F. Winds NNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny with gusty winds. High 28F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

  • Upcoming
  • Radar
  • 7 Day

Weather Alert

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very strong winds with periods of snow will lead to greatly
reduced visibility. Occasional whiteout conditions are possible
with visibility below a quarter mile. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches. Winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and northeast
Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Slippery roads possible. Very strong winds may cause damage to
trees and isolated to scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

Weather Alert

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast,
and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down a few trees and power
lines. Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel if possible.  If you must travel, use caution on the
roads. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
6 AM
49°
4 mph
85%
6 AM
49°

Wind: S @ 4 mph

Precip: 85% Chance

Humidity: 81%

Wind Chill: 47°

Heat Index: 49°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 43°

7 AM
47°
9 mph
15%
7 AM
47°

Wind: NW @ 9 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 84%

Wind Chill: 42°

Heat Index: 47°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 42°

8 AM
42°
20 mph
15%
8 AM
42°

Wind: NNW @ 20 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 79%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 42°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 36°

9 AM
39°
22 mph
5%
9 AM
39°

Wind: NNW @ 22 mph

Precip: 5% Chance

Humidity: 89%

Wind Chill: 29°

Heat Index: 39°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 36°

10 AM
38°
25 mph
9%
10 AM
38°

Wind: NNW @ 25 mph

Precip: 9% Chance

Humidity: 86%

Wind Chill: 26°

Heat Index: 38°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 34°

11 AM
36°
27 mph
14%
11 AM
36°

Wind: NNW @ 27 mph

Precip: 14% Chance

Humidity: 83%

Wind Chill: 24°

Heat Index: 36°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 31°

12 PM
34°
27 mph
51%
12 PM
34°

Wind: NNW @ 27 mph

Precip: 51% Chance

Humidity: 80%

Wind Chill: 21°

Heat Index: 34°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 29°

1 PM
33°
29 mph
58%
1 PM
33°

Wind: NNW @ 29 mph

Precip: 58% Chance

Humidity: 76%

Wind Chill: 19°

Heat Index: 33°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 26°

2 PM
32°
30 mph
72%
2 PM
32°

Wind: NNW @ 30 mph

Precip: 72% Chance

Humidity: 77%

Wind Chill: 18°

Heat Index: 32°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 2 mi

Dew Point: 26°

3 PM
32°
31 mph
75%
3 PM
32°

Wind: NNW @ 31 mph

Precip: 75% Chance

Humidity: 75%

Wind Chill: 17°

Heat Index: 32°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 1 mi

Dew Point: 25°

4 PM
31°
33 mph
66%
4 PM
31°

Wind: NNW @ 33 mph

Precip: 66% Chance

Humidity: 74%

Wind Chill: 15°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 1.5 mi

Dew Point: 24°

5 PM
30°
32 mph
57%
5 PM
30°

Wind: NNW @ 32 mph

Precip: 57% Chance

Humidity: 72%

Wind Chill: 14°

Heat Index: 30°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 1.5 mi

Dew Point: 22°

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  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

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  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

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  • BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press

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  • SETH BORENSTEIN and M.K. WILDEMAN Associated Press

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China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

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  • Spectee

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Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

  • KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press

The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging.

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

  • KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press

The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging.

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives safer for your pets and yard

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  • ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press

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Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

  • MATTHEW DALY and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

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  • JOHN MYERS JR. and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press

Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled into roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm. 

As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity

As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity

  • SIBI ARASU Associated Press

The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists said Monday.

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm

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  • DÁNICA COTO and JOHN MYERS JR. Associated Press

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