Thomas 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
THOMAS 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 THOMAS County
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 50 44 80 NW37G52 29.62R HAYS PTSUNNY 68 49 50 W30G36 29.47R HILL CITY PTSUNNY 65 49 56 NW20G28 29.44S RUSSELL MOSUNNY 71 43 36 W25G32 29.44R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 73 degrees central, and near 73 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 37 mph with gusts at 52 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 23 mph with gusts at 37 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 16 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 79 degrees at Lawrence. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For THOMAS County,KS
1038 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /1138 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/ DAY ONE TODAY AND TONIGHT A High Wind Warning is in effect for the entire area through early this evening. Dangerous travel conditions associated with very strong northwesterly winds and reductions in visibility associated with some blowing dust are anticipated to be the primary impacts. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be required.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For THOMAS County, KS
1102 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
Strong winds. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers late this morning, then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers late. Patchy blowing dust. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph, increasing to 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 55 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Increasing clouds. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely with slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Slight chance of snow showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal Above Below Above Precipitation: Normal Above Normal Below .... 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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