Sumner 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
SUMNER 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 SUMNER County
500 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHANUTE HVY RAIN 57 53 86 NE15G21 29.95R FOG COFFEYVILLE CLOUDY 68 60 75 E14G21 29.82F HUTCHINSON CLOUDY 57 54 89 E20G33 29.78F MEDICINE LODGE N/A 85 64 49 S23G33 29.66F NEWTON CLOUDY 55 32 41 E18G31 29.82F PARSONS CLOUDY 60 55 83 VRB6 29.89R WICHITA INTL LGT RAIN 57 56 96 E20G32 29.78F WICHITA JABRA CLOUDY 56 54 93 E18G35 29.81F WICHITA MCCONL CLOUDY 58 55 91 E20G26 29.79F WINFIELD CLOUDY 70 64 81 E13 29.78R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Kansas
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Kansas...temperatures are near 75 degrees west, near RAIN degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the east at 30 mph with gusts at 40 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 20 mph with gusts at 32 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 30 mph with gusts at 44 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 85 degrees at Medicine Lodge and Dodge City. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at Wichita Intl.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SUMNER County,KS

355 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Tonight Strong to severe storms are possible from this afternoon through tonight across the area. The strongest storms will be capable of half dollar sized hail, 65 mph winds, though a brief tornado can't be ruled out. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday A conditional risk of isolated severe storms exist Friday afternoon along and east of the Flint Hills. Very high grassland fire danger is expected on Friday and Saturday across the area. Showers and storms may preclude the fire threat. Severe storms will be possible on Saturday. There is also the potential for localized flooding where training thunderstorms occur. Thunderstorm chances may linger across far southeast Kansas on Sunday. Additional storm chances are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SUMNER County, KS
425 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain and thunderstorms this evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy and more humid with highs around 80. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 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 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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