Ottawa 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
OTTAWA 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 OTTAWA County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS TOPEKA MOSUNNY 43 39 86 CALM 30.29R MANHATTAN PTSUNNY 42 36 79 CALM 30.29R EMPORIA MOSUNNY 44 34 67 NE3 30.29R OTTAWA MOSUNNY 45 37 76 N3 30.27S CHANUTE MOSUNNY 47 33 58 NE9 30.28R SALINA CLOUDY 44 32 62 SE3 30.30R WICHITA PTSUNNY 44 33 65 E9 30.28R OMAHA MOSUNNY 39 30 70 SW6 30.29R WCI 35 LINCOLN PTSUNNY 42 32 67 NW5 30.30R FALLS CITY MOSUNNY 39 34 82 W3 30.28S LAMONI MOSUNNY 39 32 76 W7 30.26R WCI 34 DES MOINES MOSUNNY 39 31 72 W3 30.24S

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 OTTAWA County,KS

256 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For OTTAWA County, KS
609 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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 showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. 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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