Rooks 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
ROOKS 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 ROOKS County
500 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 48 26 42 E6 30.21S HAYS CLOUDY 55 26 32 VRB6 30.23S HILL CITY CLOUDY 53 30 41 N8 30.24S RUSSELL CLOUDY 57 25 29 NW5 30.21S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 48 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. Winds are from the east at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ROOKS County,KS

351 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight. Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for tonight across all but the far southern row of counties in south central Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for Saturday morning across all but the far southern row of counties in south central Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect. An additional round of frost and freeze potential is forecast for Saturday night into Sunday morning. Frost advisories and, or Freeze Warnings will likely be needed. The next potential for thunderstorms arrives Monday night, with more chances Wednesday night through Thursday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ROOKS County, KS
259 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. East winds around 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening, then chance of showers
possibly mixed with snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers
possibly mixed with showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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