Cherokee 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
CHEROKEE 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 CHEROKEE County
600 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE CLOUDY 59 52 77 E8 30.02F COFFEYVILLE CLOUDY 63 50 62 SE9 29.98F HUTCHINSON CLOUDY 61 45 55 E9 29.95F MEDICINE LODGE N/A 66 56 70 SE5 29.91F NEWTON CLOUDY 58 49 72 E13 29.98F PARSONS CLOUDY 58 52 80 VRB3 30.01F WICHITA INTL CLOUDY 62 48 60 SE10 29.95F WICHITA JABRA CLOUDY 61 48 62 E6 29.97S WICHITA MCCONL CLOUDY 62 48 60 SE6 29.95F WINFIELD CLOUDY 61 53 75 E7 29.96F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph with gusts at 25 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Topeka Forbes and Olathe Exe.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CHEROKEE County,KS
448 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited hail risk. Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Elevated excessive rainfall risk Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms are currently developing across the area as of 4:30 AM. These are showing signs of developing small hail up to the size of quarters. These should stay west of Hwy 65. As the day goes on, more widespread moderate/heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms will develop. Excessive rainfall is possible bringing the potential of areal flooding, especially south of Hwy 160 and west of Hwy 65. Rain/thunderstorm chances will diminish tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Multiple rounds of storms will continue to track across the region at times from Friday into Sunday night. There will be the potential for severe weather with the storms Friday through the weekend. There is currently a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Friday and Saturday with an Enhanced (3/5) risk for our Kansas counties Saturday. All hazards will be possible each severe day. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. Portions of our CWA are in a Slight (2/4) risk for excessive rainfall and flooding through Sunday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CHEROKEE County, KS
529 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
TONIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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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