McPherson 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
MCPHERSON 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 MCPHERSON County
200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CONCORDIA MOCLDY 45 29 53 CALM 30.27S EMPORIA PTCLDY 44 35 70 N9 30.25R LAWRENCE CLEAR 41 35 79 N6 30.26R MANHATTAN PTCLDY 44 34 67 N5 30.28R MARYSVILLE MOCLDY 43 34 70 CALM 30.27S OLATHE IND CLEAR 42 34 73 N10 30.24R OLATHE EXE CLEAR 45 35 68 N10 30.23R SALINA MOCLDY 43 29 57 NE6 30.27S TOPEKA BILLARD PTCLDY 44 35 70 N5 30.26R TOPEKA FORBES PTCLDY 44 34 67 N5 30.26R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the west at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at Pratt, Elkhart, and Dodge City.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCPHERSON 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 MCPHERSON County, KS
338 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
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 around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 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 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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