Morris 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
MORRIS 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 MORRIS County
1200 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CONCORDIA CLOUDY 61 55 81 SE31G44 29.64F EMPORIA CLOUDY 58 54 86 SE24G37 29.76F LAWRENCE CLOUDY 59 54 83 E13 29.80F MANHATTAN CLOUDY 63 54 72 SE21G36 29.71F MARYSVILLE CLOUDY 55 55 100 SE17G28 29.70F OLATHE IND MOCLDY 58 52 80 E10 29.82F OLATHE EXE MOCLDY 57 53 86 E9 29.83F SALINA CLOUDY 59 55 87 SE32G47 29.65F TOPEKA BILLARD CLOUDY 59 54 83 E10 29.77F TOPEKA FORBES CLOUDY 61 29 29 SE20G32 29.75F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 58 degrees west, near 58 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the north at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 22 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 31 mph with gusts at 44 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at Wichita Jabra and Newton.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For MORRIS County,KS
256 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Thunderstorms are expected to redevelop late tonight and could impact all of north central, northeast and east central Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds appear to be the main concern. Much of the thunderstorm activity could be after midnight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Friday Thunderstorms may be ongoing over northeast and east central Kansas in the morning. Additional thunderstorms could develop Friday afternoon over parts of northeast Kansas. These afternoon storms may be capable of very large hail, damaging winds and a tornado or two. Saturday There is a chance for thunderstorms to develop by the afternoon. Supercell thunderstorms are the most likely storms capable of very large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Saturday afternoon and evening appear to be the greatest risk for severe weather. Sunday There could be more thunderstorms over eastern parts of the area with a risk for large hail and strong winds. Repeated rounds of heavy rain could cause localized flooding hazards through the weekend. SPOTTER MESSAGE Spotters should not be needed tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MORRIS County, KS
1110 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. Temperature rising into the lower 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy and much warmer with highs around 80. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs around 80. Temperature falling into the lower 70s in the afternoon. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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