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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
POTTAWATOMIE 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 POTTAWATOMIE County
400 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


NORTHEAST KANSAS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CONCORDIA      CLOUDY    60  26  27 N10       30.23F                  
EMPORIA        MOSUNNY   63  28  26 NE10G21   30.21F                  
LAWRENCE       PTSUNNY   61  33  35 NW15G21   30.23F                  
MANHATTAN      PTSUNNY   60  32  34 SW7       30.23F                  
MARYSVILLE     CLOUDY    57  30  35 NW9       30.24F                  
OLATHE IND     MOSUNNY   59  27  29 NW8G17    30.22F                  
OLATHE EXE     MOSUNNY   60  25  26 NW6       30.21F                  
SALINA         MOSUNNY   60  28  29 N10G20    30.23F                  
TOPEKA BILLARD PTSUNNY   62  31  31 N8G17     30.23F                  
TOPEKA FORBES  PTSUNNY   58  30  34 NE9       30.23F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 48 degrees west, near 63 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. Winds are variable at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at Chanute. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Goodland.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For POTTAWATOMIE 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 POTTAWATOMIE County, KS
210 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 70.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 40.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s.

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 in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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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 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)


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