Lyon 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
LYON 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 LYON County
300 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CONCORDIA CLOUDY 60 45 57 E7 30.02F EMPORIA TSTM 59 46 62 S12 30.06R LAWRENCE MOCLDY 59 44 57 E6 30.07F MANHATTAN HVY RAIN 59 48 67 SE5 30.07R OLATHE IND CLOUDY 61 38 42 E12 30.07F OLATHE EXE CLOUDY 60 38 43 SE9 30.07F SALINA CLOUDY 60 47 61 SE10 30.02F TOPEKA FORBES LGT RAIN 56 44 64 E7 30.06S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 63 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph with gusts at 28 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Winfield and Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LYON County,KS

251 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. There is small potential for severe thunderstorms producing large hail after 4 AM south of a line from Belleville to Manhattan to Burlington. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. The small potential for severe thunderstorms persists into late Thursday morning in central, north central, and east central Kansas. Large hail would be the primary hazard with lesser chances for damaging wind gusts. Severe thunderstorms may move northeast into the region Thursday night, primarily impacting central and north central Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds would be the primary hazards. Severe thunderstorms may develop Friday afternoon and evening, mainly in northeast and east central Kansas. Additional severe thunderstorms may move northeast into the region Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Locally heavy rainfall amounts could result from these multiple rounds of thunderstorms. South to southwest winds sustained near 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH are possible Friday afternoon. SPOTTER MESSAGE Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail, damaging wind, tornadoes, and flooding.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LYON County, KS
1225 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Very windy and warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very windy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers, breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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