Stafford 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
STAFFORD 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 STAFFORD County
500 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE CLOUDY 56 46 69 N18G31 30.01R COFFEYVILLE CLOUDY 55 47 74 N18G28 29.99R HUTCHINSON FAIR 61 36 39 N17G29 30.09S MEDICINE LODGE N/A 65 37 35 N23G38 30.07S NEWTON FAIR 57 44 62 N22G32 30.09S PARSONS CLOUDY 55 46 71 N21G31 30.01R WICHITA INTL CLOUDY 57 43 59 NE24G31 30.07F WICHITA JABRA CLOUDY 55 43 63 N21G33 30.08S WINFIELD CLOUDY 56 47 71 N22G36 30.06R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 46 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 24 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 18 mph with gusts at 33 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STAFFORD County,KS

319 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /219 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Gusty north winds and lower relative humidity will create elevated fire weather conditions through this afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For STAFFORD County, KS
327 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. 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 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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