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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
PAWNEE County, Kansas Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For PAWNEE County
100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024


SOUTHWEST KANSAS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DODGE CITY     CLOUDY    49  36  61 N25G33    30.18S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  43; 6HR MAX TEMP:  49;                                

GARDEN CITY    CLOUDY    48  32  53 N25G35    30.20F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  40; 6HR MAX TEMP:  48;                                

GREAT BEND     CLOUDY    53  37  54 N29G35    30.15S                  
LIBERAL        CLOUDY    48  36  63 N22G30    30.20F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 42 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph with gusts at 24 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 29 mph with gusts at 37 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 24 mph with gusts at 35 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is 42 degrees at Goodland.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For PAWNEE County,KS

319 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /219 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Gusty north winds and lower relative humidity will create elevated
fire weather conditions through this afternoon. Outdoor burning is
discouraged.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

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 PAWNEE County, KS
1244 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny and windy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Kansas

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....  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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky