Sheridan 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
SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN County
1200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 41 24 51 W3 30.27R HAYS CLOUDY 43 30 60 W3 30.28R HILL CITY CLOUDY 46 33 60 CALM 30.28R RUSSELL CLOUDY 44 29 55 NW5 30.25S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 49 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at Elkhart and Dodge City.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For SHERIDAN County,KS
913 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /1013 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Light snow is likely Friday night and Saturday morning for areas north of Interstate 70 in Colorado and north of Interstate 70 and west of Highway 27 in Kansas and Nebraska. An inch or two of wet snow will be possible in those areas. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SHERIDAN County, KS
308 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear, then becoming partly cloudy this late evening and early morning, then becoming cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. Slight chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 20 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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