Linn 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
LINN 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 LINN County
1100 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CONCORDIA CLEAR 63 49 60 SW7 29.57R EMPORIA MOCLDY 69 64 84 S16 29.62R LAWRENCE CLEAR 71 65 81 S17G30 29.60R MANHATTAN CLEAR 62 50 64 SW5 29.60R MARYSVILLE CLEAR 63 50 63 SW10G18 29.58R OLATHE IND PTCLDY 67 62 84 S15 29.63R OLATHE EXE CLOUDY 67 63 87 S14G24 29.63R SALINA CLEAR 57 48 72 SW6 29.61R TOPEKA BILLARD CLEAR 70 64 81 SW5G16 29.61R TOPEKA FORBES N/A 68 63 84 SW10 29.62R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 68 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Lawrence and Chanute. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Hill City.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LINN County,KS

445 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe weather will be possible this afternoon into this evening. All modes of severe weather will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible which may lead to flash and river flooding. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue Saturday and Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LINN County, KS
854 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms early this evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Warmer. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 KANSAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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 27TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300 buildings. (David Ludlum) ...1931... The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to 100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) ...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees. (NWS Louisville) ...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive days with measurable precipitation, a record. (NWS Louisville) ...1942... A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum) ...1971... A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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