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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
HAMILTON 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 HAMILTON County
400 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024


SOUTHWEST KANSAS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DODGE CITY     CLEAR     53  41  63 N29G39    29.79R                  
ELKHART        MOCLDY    47  37  69 N35G43    29.98R                  
GARDEN CITY    MOCLDY    46  38  73 N37G58    29.88R                  
GREAT BEND     MOCLDY    59  48  67 N26G32    29.80R                  
LIBERAL        CLOUDY    51  38  60 N32G52    29.81R HAZE             
PRATT          CLEAR     68  68  99 S18       29.70F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the north at 28 mph with gusts at 41 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 25 degrees west. Winds are from the south at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 31 mph with gusts at 41 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Goodland.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAMILTON County,KS

319 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /219 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Gusty north winds and lower relative humidity will create elevated
fire weather conditions through this afternoon. Outdoor burning is
discouraged.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HAMILTON County, KS
228 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy and very windy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Cooler with highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows around 40.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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

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....  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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky