Sedgwick 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
SEDGWICK County, Kansas Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SEDGWICK County
700 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE CLOUDY 64 60 87 SE10 29.64F 6HR MIN TEMP: 57; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; 6HR PCP: 0.18; COFFEYVILLE TSTM 64 61 90 S18G30 29.65R 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; 6HR PCP: 0.03; HUTCHINSON CLOUDY 68 66 93 SE22G31 29.45F 6HR MIN TEMP: 58; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; 6HR PCP: TRACE; MEDICINE LODGE N/A 70 65 84 S10G18 29.46F NEWTON CLOUDY 66 50 56 S18G26 29.51F PARSONS CLOUDY 64 61 90 S13G25 29.66R THUNDER 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; 6HR PCP: 0.05; WICHITA INTL CLOUDY 67 65 93 S21G28 29.49F 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; 6HR PCP: TRACE; WICHITA JABRA CLOUDY 66 64 93 S18G33 29.50F 6HR MIN TEMP: 58; 6HR MAX TEMP: 66; WINFIELD CLOUDY 67 65 93 S13 29.50F 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; 6HR PCP: 0.01;

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 67 degrees central, and near 66 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the west at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 36 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SEDGWICK County,KS

339 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A few strong to marginally severe storms are possible this morning. The main risks will be nickel to quarter size hail and 50 to 60 mph wind gusts. A tornado cannot be ruled out, especially across extreme south central Kansas. A second round of storms are possible this afternoon, primarily east of a line from Emporia to Eureka to Sedan. The strongest storms will be capable of hail up to baseball size. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out as well. Very high fire danger is expected across central Kansas. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Severe storms are possible on Saturday. There is also the potential for localized flooding where training thunderstorms occur. Thunderstorm chances may linger across far southeast Kansas on Sunday. Additional storm chances are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SEDGWICK County, KS
325 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Windy and more humid with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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