Rice 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
RICE 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 RICE County
1100 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CONCORDIA CLOUDY 48 39 71 N23G32 30.15R EMPORIA CLOUDY 50 46 86 N23G37 29.98R LAWRENCE LGT RAIN 55 53 93 N12G23 29.97R FOG MANHATTAN LGT RAIN 48 45 89 N13G26 30.08R MARYSVILLE MIX PCPN 45 43 93 N20G26 30.12R OLATHE IND LGT RAIN 56 54 93 N18G24 29.95R FOG OLATHE EXE LGT RAIN 56 55 97 N10 29.93R FOG SALINA CLOUDY 46 43 89 N22G28 30.11R TOPEKA BILLARD CLOUDY 50 47 89 N21G35 30.00R TOPEKA FORBES LGT RAIN 48 46 93 N22G33 30.00R FOG

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near RAIN degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 31 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the north at 23 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Coffeyville. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at Wichita Intl.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RICE County,KS

1041 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible into the early afternoon across southeast Kansas. The strongest storms will be capable of dime size hail and winds up to 50 mph. Northerly winds will gust near 45 mph today across central and south central Kansas. Refer to the latest wind advisory for additional detail. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorm chances may return to the region by early next week, although it remains too early to speculate on severe weather chances. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RICE County, KS
1036 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON

REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with drizzle likely late this morning, then partly sunny this afternoon. Windy and much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 10 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 and breezy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. 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 APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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 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)

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