Russell 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
RUSSELL 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 RUSSELL County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 48 25 40 E3 30.21F HAYS CLOUDY 56 27 32 E9 30.24F HILL CITY CLOUDY 54 31 41 N3 30.25F RUSSELL CLOUDY 57 27 31 N5 30.23F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 300pm 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, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. Winds are from the east at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph with gusts at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are variable at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Chanute. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RUSSELL County,KS

305 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Very high grassland fire danger is possible for portions of central and south-central Kansas Monday afternoon. There is a chance for storms late Monday night through Tuesday morning, but severe weather is not expected with this activity. Thunderstorm chances may return on Wednesday and Thursday, but there is large uncertainty if storms will be strong or severe with this activity. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RUSSELL County, KS
315 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Sunny, windy and much warmer with highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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 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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