Ellsworth, KS

5:48 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1558 ft
Lon: 98.2° W
Lat: 38.7° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Record Report,  Public Information Statement
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Shaun Tanner
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 27, 2012. More interesting weather for many parts of the country is expected Sunday. Subtropical Storm Beryl will continue on its path toward the northeast coast of Florida near Georgia. It is expected to make landfall with tropical storm strength winds either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. This storm will not be a signficant wind threat, and the rain associated with it will mostly be a blessing to this region as it has suffered through an exceptional drought.

Elsewhere, an intense heat wave will continue for the Plains and Southeast while also spreading northward into the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest. Maximum temperature records are most likely to be broken for many areas as temperatures will soar into the 90s and 100s. Even more dangerous will be the heat index values over 100 degrees. The heat index tells you how hot the air feels. The more humid the weather, the higher the heat index will soar. Thankfully, many areas will not experience the extremely high humidity common during the Summer months.

In the West, a strong storm will move through the Northern Rockies and into the Dakotas. This storm will bring widespread rain and even some snow from Idaho through Minnesota. The associated cold front will move through the Plains, possibly instigating some strong thunderstorms that could become severe.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast and Southern Plains will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s. The Northwest will rise into the 70s.
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Ellsworth Weather at a Glance

Updated 5:28 AM CDT
Elevation
1614 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
72 °F
Feels Like 71 °F
Wind(mph)
15
Sunrise / Set
6:11 AM
8:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 93 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 63 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 84 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 68 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.77 in
Visibility
-
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
83%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
71 °F
Dew Point
66 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
15 mph from SSE
Wind Gust
22.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
9.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 93F with a heat index of 100F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F with a heat index of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KKSWILSO2

Sunday, 27
Thunderstorm
93 | 63 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
84 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 1
Mostly Cloudy
72 | 57 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
91 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
82 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 5
Clear
84 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 93F with a heat index of 100F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 62 82 | 65 91 | 66 76 | 63
Wind 23 mph South 28 mph SSW 25 mph South 15 mph South
Humidity 63% 57% 42% 66%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 50%
Cloud Cover 40% 38% 47% 55%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.90], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.90], Average RMSE [1.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 59 76 | 46 83 | 39 66 | 37
Wind 10 mph West 14 mph NNW 9 mph WNW 4 mph West
Humidity 76% 34% 21% 35%
Chance of Precip. 60% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 41% 18% 10% 12%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:49 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 35 74 | 49 79 | 49 61 | 51
Wind 5 mph ENE 11 mph NE 9 mph East 9 mph ENE
Humidity 42% 43% 36% 70%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 18% 25% 39% 36%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:50 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 50 67 | 51 72 | 56 60 | 57
Wind 9 mph ENE 10 mph East 7 mph ESE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 84% 58% 56% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 1% 89% 91% 100%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:50 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 56 62 | 57 65 | 56 55 | 53
Wind 7 mph SE 9 mph ENE 11 mph NNE 6 mph NE
Humidity 96% 82% 68% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 90% 57% 0% 43%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 49 65 | 50 71 | 52 58 | 49
Wind 5 mph NE 5 mph NE 5 mph East 9 mph SE
Humidity 97% 58% 51% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 72% 64% 86% 63%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 53 69 | 55 71 | 58 63 | 60
Wind 10 mph South 16 mph South 14 mph South 14 mph SSE
Humidity 86% 62% 63% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 23% 48% 96% 5%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 64 84 | 67 88 | 69 68 | 58
Wind 15 mph South 19 mph SSW 18 mph South 10 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 58% 53% 67%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 73% 0% 0% 3%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 59 79 | 70 82 | 65 72 | 58
Wind 7 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 5 mph SE 6 mph SE
Humidity 81% 70% 55% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 18% 26% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F with a heat index of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 59 81 | 70 84 | 64 72 | 58
Wind 3 mph SE 2 mph East 3 mph ENE 4 mph East
Humidity 77% 66% 50% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 19% 18% 22% 34%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:43 AM CDT on May 27, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 60 81 | 71 83 | 67 72 | 62
Wind 3 mph SE 4 mph ESE 4 mph ESE 5 mph ESE
Humidity 75% 70% 59% 70%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 52% 55% 43% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:51 PM
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History & Almanac
May 27, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSLN) 80 °F 57 °F
Record (KSLN) 98 °F (1895) 28 °F (1907)
Yesterday 100 °F 75 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 23
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 27, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:11 AM CDT 8:48 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:41 AM CDT 9:19 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 5:02 AM CDT 9:58 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:19 AM CDT 10:41 PM CDT
Moon 12:16 PM CDT 12:58 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 38m
Length of Day
14h 36m
Tomorrow will be 1m 16s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 35% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
80 °F
Topeka
80 °F
Hill City
78 °F
Manhattan
78 °F
Topeka Forbes
78 °F
Salina
62 °F
Goodland
62 °F
Elkhart
63 °F
Dodge City
64 °F
Colby
64 °F
Garden City
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Salina 74 °F Clear 4:53 AM CDT
Russell 71 °F Clear 4:53 AM CDT
Great Bend 70 °F Clear 5:35 AM CDT
Hutchinson 72 °F Clear 4:52 AM CDT
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Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 150° (SSE)
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Rockies vs. Reds 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 94 °F
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
Event Date Forecast
Crewe Alexandra vs. Cheltenham Town 3:00 PM BST on May 27, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
Huesca vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 27, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NonFedAWOS ELLSWORTH , Ellsworth, KS 72 °F 71 °F 66 °F 83% SSE  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 1614 ft 5:28 AM CDT MADIS
Wilson, Wilson, KS 70.0 °F - 66 °F 87% West  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1689 ft 5:48 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:07 AM CDT on May 27, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT
this evening...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM
CDT this evening.

* Timing... strong south winds will overspread the area this
afternoon and continue into the early evening hours.

* Winds... south winds will be sustained between 30 and 35 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.

* Impacts... drivers of high profile vehicles on east west roads
such as Interstate 70 and Highway 400 will need to use extra
caution. In addition... boaters on area lakes will also need to
use extra caution this afternoon and evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong
can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.





Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:15 am CDT on May 27, 2012

... Wichita... Salina... and Russell set warmest low temperatures on may
26th...

In Wichita... the low temperature on may 26th was 75 degrees. This broke
the record of 72 degrees set in 1953.

In Salina... the low temperature on may 26th was 75 degrees. This easily
broke the record of 70 degrees set in 1980.

In Russell... the low temperature on may 26th was 74 degrees. This easily
broke the record of 68 degrees set in 1953.


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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:10 am CDT on May 27, 2012

                          ... OH how dry we are...

It has been an exceptionally dry may for central... south-central and
southeast Kansas.

Through the 26th... Salina had measured just barely one quarter inch of
rain 0.26 inch to be exact. This is just 0.01 inch shy of the all-time
mark of 0.25 inch measured in 1966.

Through the 26th... Wichita had measured 0.62 inch... making 2012 the 2nd
driest may on record behind the 0.52 inch measured in 1973.

Through the 26th... Chanute had measured 1.80 inches... making 2012 their
3rd driest may one record. Their driest may occurred in 1988 when 1.66
inches was measured... while the 1.75 inch total measured in 1932 ranks
2nd.

Fortunately... thunderstorms are forecast for each day through the end of
the month with the best chances occurring tonight... Wednesday night and
on Thursday for southeast Kansas. We shall see if the rainfalls will be
sufficient to prevent 2012 from gaining admission into the ten driest
Mays on record.


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