Sheridan 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
SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN County
600 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHWEST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GOODLAND PTSUNNY 62 56 80 E31G39 29.52F HAYS CLOUDY 60 54 80 E32 29.63F HILL CITY CLOUDY 59 54 83 E23G36 29.62F RUSSELL CLOUDY 59 54 83 E30G43 29.66F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 62 degrees west, near 58 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the east at 31 mph with gusts at 39 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 24 mph with gusts at 32 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 29 mph with gusts at 39 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Medicine Lodge. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Olathe Exe.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SHERIDAN County,KS
358 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /458 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the entire Tri-State area until 9 pm MDT, 10 pm CDT this evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail are possible Saturday afternoon and evening, mainly in northwest Kansas. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report any severe or significant weather to the National Weather Service in Goodland via social media or telephone.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SHERIDAN County, KS
305 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
TORNADO WATCH 133 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Breezy. Decreasing clouds. Thunderstorms likely this evening, then chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe this evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming east around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. Showers in the evening. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. 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 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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