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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Johnson County, KS

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Westwood, Kansas

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Westwood, KS please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Westwood, KS

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Westwood, KS, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Westwood, Kansas

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Johnson County, Kansas

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Westwood, KS Climate Summary

General Climate


    •   Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
    •   Average annual temperature: 54.6°F (12.6°C)
    •   Average annual precipitation: 38.7 inches (983 mm)

Summer


    •   Warm to hot and humid
    •   Average July high temperature: 89.2°F (31.8°C)
    •   Average July low temperature: 69.6°F (20.9°C)
    •   Average July precipitation: 4.4 inches (112 mm)

Winter


    •   Cold and dry
    •   Average January high temperature: 35.6°F (2.0°C)
    •   Average January low temperature: 19.4°F (-7.0°C)
    •   Average January precipitation: 1.6 inches (41 mm)

Spring and Fall


    •   Mild and variable
    •   Average April high temperature: 62.9°F (17.2°C)
    •   Average April low temperature: 43.0°F (6.1°C)
    •   Average April precipitation: 3.5 inches (89 mm)
    •   Average October high temperature: 64.5°F (18.1°C)
    •   Average October low temperature: 44.0°F (6.7°C)
    •   Average October precipitation: 2.9 inches (74 mm)

Other Climate Data


    •   Average annual snowfall: 18.7 inches (47.5 cm)
    •   Average number of days with measurable precipitation: 103
    •   Average number of days with snow cover: 24
    •   Average annual relative humidity: 72%

Climate Extremes


    •   Highest recorded temperature: 113°F (45°C) on July 14, 1954
    •   Lowest recorded temperature: -23°F (-30.6°C) on February 12, 1899
    •   Greatest 24-hour precipitation: 7.68 inches (195 mm) on September 12, 1986
    •   Greatest monthly precipitation: 14.38 inches (365 mm) in May 1903
    •   Greatest annual snowfall: 56.2 inches (143 cm) in the winter of 1911-1912

Climate Change Impacts


    •   Westwood, KS is experiencing the effects of climate change, including:
    •   Rising temperatures
    •   More extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods
    •   Changes in plant and animal life
    •   Sea level rise (for coastal areas)

Sources


    •   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    •   National Weather Service (NWS)
    •   Climate Change Science Program (CCSP)

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Westwood is home to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, featuring over 300 acres of diverse flora and fauna.

    •   The city's Indian Creek Trail follows a scenic stream through a natural corridor, providing habitat for wildlife.

Science

    •   The Kansas City Zoo was originally founded in Westwood in 1909 and later relocated to its current location.

    •   The National Weather Service's Central Region Headquarters is located in Westwood, providing meteorological data and forecasts.

Personalities

    •   William Allen White, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of the Emporia Gazette, lived in Westwood from 1929 until his death in 1944.

    •   Dr. Thomas A. Sebeok, a renowned linguist and semiotician, was a professor at Indiana University and had a home in Westwood.

Tourist Attractions
1.Country Club Plaza:

An upscale outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located in the heart of Kansas City, just a short drive from Westwood.

2.Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art:

A world-renowned art museum featuring a vast collection of masterpieces from around the globe, including European paintings, Asian art, and American Indian artifacts.

3.Loose Park Rose Garden:

A beautiful 13-acre park with over 8,000 roses of more than 100 varieties, offering stunning views and a peaceful escape from the city.

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