Barton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS
500 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

.Today...Mostly sunny statewide. A slight chance for showers and
thunderstorms southeast. Highs from the upper 60s southwest to the
lower 90s southeast.
.Tonight...Mostly clear northwest to Partly cloudy northeast. A slight
chance for showers and thunderstorms southwest. Lows from the middle
50s northwest to the upper 90s southwest.
.Wednesday...Mostly sunny north and east. Partly cloudy Southwest.
Highs from the lower 60s southwest to the upper 80s northwest.
.Wednesday Night...Mostly clear statewide.  Lows from the middle 50s
northeast to the upper 90s southwest.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC],Obs: Topeka,Kansas City,Goodland
BARTON County, Kansas Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For BARTON County
1200 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 46 25 43 E6 30.25S HAYS CLOUDY 49 30 48 S6 30.30F HILL CITY CLOUDY 52 33 48 S8 30.28F RUSSELL CLOUDY 51 28 41 S9 30.29S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 46 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the east at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Chanute. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BARTON County,KS

313 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Very high grassland fire danger is possible for portions of central and south-central Kansas Monday afternoon. There is a chance for storms late Monday night through Tuesday morning, but severe weather is not expected with this activity. Thunderstorm chances may return on Wednesday and Thursday, but there is large uncertainty if storms will be strong or severe with this activity. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BARTON County, KS
326 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Kansas KANSAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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