Rawlins 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
RAWLINS County, Kansas Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For RAWLINS County
900 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 43 23 45 N9 30.24R HAYS FAIR 44 26 49 N9 30.23R HILL CITY CLOUDY 48 29 47 N6 30.23S RUSSELL FAIR 46 26 45 N8 30.20R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 43 degrees west, near 54 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 43 degrees at Olathe Ind and Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RAWLINS County,KS
154 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /254 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY Light snow is likely Friday night and Saturday morning for areas north of Interstate 70 in Colorado and north of Interstate 70 and west of Highway 27 in Kansas and Nebraska. An inch or two of wet snow will be possible in those areas. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RAWLINS County, KS
308 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
FRIDAY
Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Chance of rain in the evening, then rain and slight chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 20 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 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)

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