Riley 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
RILEY 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 RILEY County
1000 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS TOPEKA MOSUNNY 50 32 50 E5 30.32R MANHATTAN CLOUDY 49 36 61 CALM 30.33R EMPORIA CLOUDY 49 29 46 NE10 30.31R OTTAWA MOSUNNY 52 32 46 E8 30.29F CHANUTE MOSUNNY 54 33 45 E12G17 30.29S SALINA CLOUDY 47 31 53 S6 30.33R WICHITA PTSUNNY 52 26 36 E16G22 30.30S OMAHA MOSUNNY 49 27 42 W10 30.28S LINCOLN PTSUNNY 52 24 33 NW14 30.30S FALLS CITY PTSUNNY 50 31 48 W5 30.30R LAMONI MOSUNNY 48 32 53 W9 30.27R DES MOINES PTSUNNY 47 31 53 W12 30.25R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 16 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 42 degrees at Elkhart.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RILEY 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 RILEY County, KS
609 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 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 upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. 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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