Clark 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
CLARK 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 CLARK County
800 PM CDT THU MAY 09 2024

SOUTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DODGE CITY CLEAR 69 38 32 N13 30.06R ELKHART MOCLDY 66 35 31 NE14 30.11S GARDEN CITY CLEAR 65 35 33 NE14 30.08R GREAT BEND CLEAR 67 44 43 N12 30.04R LIBERAL CLOUDY 68 37 32 N12 30.08R PRATT CLEAR 70 41 34 N15 30.02R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday May 09, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 72 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the north at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLARK County,KS

306 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024 /206 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CLARK County, KS
543 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 TONIGHT
Clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 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 MAY 15-19 MAY 17-23 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... 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

//////////////////////// MAY 9TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1966... Record snows fell in the northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, including 3.1 inches at Pittsburgh PA and 5.4 inches at Youngstown OH. Snow also extended across parts of New York State, with eight inches reported in the southern Adirondacks. (The Weather Channel) ...1977... A late season snowstorm hit parts of Pennsylvania, New York State, and southern and central New England. Heavier snowfall totals included 27 inches at Slide Mountain NY and 20 inches at Norwalk CT. At Boston it was the first May snow in 107 years of records. The heavy wet snow caused extensive damage to trees and power lines. The homes of half a million persons were without power following the storm. (9th-10th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) /////////////////////

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