Seward 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
SEWARD 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 SEWARD County
800 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DODGE CITY MOCLDY 74 62 66 S29G43 29.56F ELKHART CLEAR 75 61 62 S30 29.54S GARDEN CITY MOCLDY 74 60 61 S25G44 29.51F GREAT BEND CLOUDY 58 57 97 SE25G32 29.61F LIBERAL CLEAR 73 66 78 S25G38 29.54F PRATT CLEAR 63 63 99 SE14 29.63F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 58 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the east at 23 mph with gusts at 32 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 21 mph with gusts at 36 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 26 mph with gusts at 40 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Olathe Exe and Newton.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SEWARD County,KS

501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /401 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast for extreme southwest Kansas today. See the latest fire weather message (TOPRFWDDC) for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening over south central Kansas. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for much of southwest Kansas for Saturday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity are forecast. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Storm spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SEWARD County, KS
544 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
TORNADO WATCH 134 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail this evening. Windy with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Windy with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Clear, hot. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 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 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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