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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
NESS County, Kansas Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For NESS County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024


NORTHWEST KANSAS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GOODLAND       FOG       56  56 100 SE25G36   29.45R VSB 3/4          
HAYS           CLOUDY    58  55  90 SE24G31   29.59F                  
HILL CITY      CLOUDY    59  55  87 NW15G21   29.61R                  
RUSSELL        CLOUDY    57  55  93 SE26G40   29.61R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fog west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile west. Winds are from the southeast at 25 mph with gusts at 36 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and fog. Winds are from the southeast at 24 mph with gusts at 37 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 25 mph with gusts at 38 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Wichita Jabra and Newton.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NESS County,KS

501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /401 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Very
large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a
tornado.

Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast for extreme
southwest Kansas today. See the latest fire weather message
(TOPRFWDDC) for details.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening
over south central Kansas. Very large hail is possible with the 
strongest storms, and possibly a tornado.

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for much of 
southwest Kansas for Saturday. Strong southwest winds and low
humidity are forecast.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Storm spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For NESS County, KS
958 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening, then partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 80s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Kansas

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                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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)


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