Reno 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
RENO 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 RENO County
200 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE CLEAR 70 60 70 S12 29.83F COFFEYVILLE CLEAR 70 61 73 S12 29.82F HUTCHINSON PTCLDY 70 63 78 S21G29 29.73 MEDICINE LODGE N/A 73 65 75 S15G23 29.74S NEWTON MOCLDY 70 68 93 S24G32 29.76F PARSONS CLEAR 70 61 73 S9G18 29.84F WICHITA INTL PTCLDY 70 66 87 S18G26 29.76F WICHITA JABRA PTCLDY 70 64 81 S16G37 29.76F WICHITA MCCONL CLEAR 71 65 81 SW22G28 29.77F WINFIELD CLEAR 71 66 84 S21G30 29.79F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 70 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the north at 30 mph with gusts at 48 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 27 degrees west. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph with gusts at 24 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RENO County,KS

835 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 DAY ONE Tonight There is a slight chance for thunderstorms this evening, mainly in parts of south central and southeast Kansas. If so, large hail up to golf ball size will be the primary threat with damaging winds to 60 mph also possible. The greater risk for storms is expected to shift into northeast Kansas after midnight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday There is a chance for strong to marginally severe storms over southeast Kansas Thursday morning, capable of dime size hail and 50 to 60 mph winds. Thunderstorm chances may return to the region by early next week, although it remains too early to speculate on severe weather chances. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is a remote possibility this evening in south central Kansas and the Flint Hills.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RENO County, KS
245 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 TONIGHT
Becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Windy and much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy, cooler with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming northeast around 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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