Riley 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
RILEY 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 RILEY County
500 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS TOPEKA CLOUDY 54 44 69 N18G32 30.10R MANHATTAN SUNNY 59 39 47 N14G24 30.11S EMPORIA CLOUDY 52 44 74 N15G28 30.07R OTTAWA CLOUDY 54 48 82 N17G25 30.03R CHANUTE CLOUDY 56 46 69 N20G35 30.03R SALINA SUNNY 62 33 33 N20G31 30.12S WICHITA CLOUDY 57 43 59 NE24G31 30.07F OMAHA PTSUNNY 56 32 40 N21G30 30.14R LINCOLN CLOUDY 57 30 35 N23G32 30.16S FALLS CITY MOSUNNY 57 39 51 N18G28 30.10S LAMONI CLOUDY 48 42 80 N21G31 30.08R DES MOINES PTSUNNY 54 39 57 N13G26 30.09F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 46 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 24 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 18 mph with gusts at 33 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RILEY County,KS

256 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RILEY County, KS
209 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 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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