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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
FORD 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 FORD County
500 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DODGE CITY CLOUDY 60 53 77 S21G26 29.91F ELKHART CLOUDY 63 60 90 S16G22 29.92F GARDEN CITY CLOUDY 59 57 93 SE13G25 29.88F GREAT BEND CLOUDY 62 44 51 SE16 29.94F LIBERAL CLOUDY 65 32 29 S10 29.90F PRATT MOCLDY 62 48 58 SE10 29.95S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 63 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 80%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the south at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 14 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 and Liberal. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Topeka Forbes.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FORD County,KS

501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /401 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast for extreme southwest Kansas today. See the latest fire weather message (TOPRFWDDC) for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening over south central Kansas. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for much of southwest Kansas for Saturday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity are forecast. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Storm spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FORD County, KS
444 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog this morning. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Windy, warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Windy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming south 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to south 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 80s.
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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