Greenwood 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
GREENWOOD 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 GREENWOOD County
600 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE CLOUDY 56 47 71 N21G31 30.04R COFFEYVILLE CLOUDY 56 46 69 N13G24 30.02R HUTCHINSON SUNNY 60 34 37 N21G36 30.10R MEDICINE LODGE N/A 65 35 33 N23G36 30.09R NEWTON SUNNY 57 39 51 N23G29 30.10R PARSONS CLOUDY 55 46 71 N17G26 30.04R WICHITA INTL MOSUNNY 59 41 51 N21G31 30.08R WICHITA JABRA MOSUNNY 57 42 57 N25G33 30.09R WINFIELD CLOUDY 55 45 68 N22G32 30.09R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 46 degrees west, near 59 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 21 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 21 mph with gusts at 30 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. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Goodland.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GREENWOOD County,KS

316 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday There is a slight chance for thunderstorms on Monday night through early Tuesday. The storms are not expected to be strong or severe. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GREENWOOD County, KS
338 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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