Hamilton 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
HAMILTON 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 HAMILTON County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DODGE CITY CLOUDY 42 28 57 E3 30.28R ELKHART CLOUDY 40 26 57 SE7 30.29S GARDEN CITY CLOUDY 44 26 49 E5 30.27R GREAT BEND CLOUDY 44 30 57 SE6 30.30R LIBERAL CLOUDY 40 30 67 CALM 30.29R PRATT PTSUNNY 43 29 59 E3 30.30R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 42 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at Winfield, Medicine Lodge, Coffeyville, and Chanute. The lowest temperature is 40 degrees at Liberal and Elkhart.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAMILTON County,KS

303 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /203 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Moderately gusty southeast winds combined with lower relative humidity will produce elevated fire weather conditions across extreme southwest Kansas this afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HAMILTON County, KS
543 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Cooler with highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as warm with highs around 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Sunny, breezy, hot with highs in the mid 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 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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