Scott 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
SCOTT 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 SCOTT County
400 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND CLOUDY 52 50 93 N8 29.50F HAYS MOCLDY 66 63 90 S23G29 29.44F HILL CITY CLOUDY 64 60 87 CALM 29.45F RUSSELL MOCLDY 64 62 93 S24 29.44F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 52 degrees west, near 65 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. There is thunder central. Winds are from the north at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 18 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 73 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Elkhart.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SCOTT County,KS

501 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /401 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast for extreme southwest Kansas today. See the latest fire weather message (TOPRFWDDC) for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening over south central Kansas. Very large hail is possible with the strongest storms, and possibly a tornado. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast for much of southwest Kansas for Saturday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity are forecast. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Storm spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SCOTT County, KS
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southeast 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 80.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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