Bourbon 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
BOURBON 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 BOURBON County
1100 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE PTSUNNY 65 59 81 N20G29 29.88R COFFEYVILLE PTSUNNY 76 69 79 S12 29.84S HUTCHINSON CLOUDY 46 43 89 N26G41 30.04R MEDICINE LODGE N/A 52 42 69 N40G53 30.00R NEWTON LGT RAIN 46 32 58 N32 30.02R PARSONS PTSUNNY 75 69 81 S13 29.86S WICHITA INTL LGT RAIN 48 45 89 N23G35 30.01R WICHITA JABRA CLOUDY 48 45 89 N29G44 30.01R WICHITA MCCONL CLOUDY 51 45 81 N31G40 29.99R WINFIELD CLOUDY 54 50 86 N24G38 29.96R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near RAIN degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 31 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the north at 23 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at Wichita Intl.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BOURBON County,KS
357 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited tornado risk. Elevated hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Significant lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front from this morning into the early evening. Hail to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The risk of severe storms will mainly be east of a Joplin to Nevada line, with the better chances of severe storms further east in central and south central Missouri this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday night into Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed later today or tonight for areas mainly east of an Osage beach to Branson line.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BOURBON County, KS
1114 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TODAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 50s this afternoon. Southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. 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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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