Rush 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
RUSH 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 RUSH County
600 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND LGT RAIN 54 35 48 NW23G35 29.44R HAYS PTCLDY 52 41 66 SW10 29.37F HILL CITY PTCLDY 53 40 61 W8 29.33F RUSSELL PTCLDY 56 43 61 S9 29.35S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the south at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 21 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Garden City and Dodge City.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RUSH County,KS

241 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /141 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/ DAY ONE Tuesday. Intense northwest winds are expected midday and early afternoon Tuesday, with gusts as high as 60 mph across the northwest zones. Areas of blowing dust and difficult travel are expected. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Sunday. No widespread hazardous weather is expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be required.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RUSH County, KS
414 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early. Areas of blowing dust this afternoon. Very windy and not as warm with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east 20 to 25 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny and windy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50. Lows in the lower 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal Above Below Above Precipitation: Normal Above Normal Below .... 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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