The Shawnee Dispatch / Weather

Current Conditions	Today	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday
60° Fair	Dew point: 39.0°F Wind: From SW at 6 mph Visibility: 10 miles Humidity: 46% Pressure: 30.0" UV Index: 5	66° 43° Partly Sunny	63° 32° Rain Likely	35° 28° Chance Snow	43° 25° Partly Sunny	51° 36° Mostly Sunny	60° 46° Partly Sunny

Sunrise & sunset

Rise Thursday: 7:26 a.m.
Set Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Rise Friday: 7:25 a.m.
Set Friday: 7:31 p.m.

Moonrise & moonset

Rise Thursday: 8:22 a.m.
Set Thursday: 10:42 p.m.
Rise Friday: 8:54 a.m.
Set Friday: 11:47 p.m.

Weather news

Commuter forecast for March 18, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 18, 2010; There may be some areas of patchy fog and mist hindering your Thursday morning drive. Other than that the traffic conditions should be favorable and the sun is most likely going to make an appearance. Drive safely!
Commuter Forecast for March 17, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 17, 2010; The Wednesday morning commute could involve damp roads due to some drizzle, but no major hazards.
Commuter Forecast for March 16, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 16, 2010; The Tuesday morning commute could include some areas of patchy fog and normal traffic across the region.
Commuter Forecast for March 15, 2010: Ed Bloodsworth; March 15, 2010; The Monday commute should bring temperatures in the 40s and dry conditions.
Commuter Forecast for March 12, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 12, 2010; The Friday commute should include rain chances between Lawrence and Topeka, as well as some wind gusts near 25 miles per hour.
Commuter Forecast for March 11, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 11, 2010; We are looking at a chance of rain this morning between Lawrence and Topeka, so look out for wet roads.
Commuter forecast for March 10, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 10, 2010; The roads may be a little bit damp this morning and there’s a chance for some misty areas as you make your morning drive. The rain should hold off until the afternoon hours. Drive safely!
Commuter forecast for March 9, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 9, 2010; It’s going to be another wet morning on the roads today, which means there could be some slick spots. The rain is expected to continue and there may be some patchy areas of fog toward Kansas City. The visibility may not always be the best on the drive today so be safe.
Johnson County to delay storm siren testing: Staff Reports; March 8, 2010; A test of the Johnson County outdoor warning siren system originally scheduled for Tuesday is being postponed for two days.
Commuter forecast for March 8, 2010: By Ed Bloodsworth; March 8, 2010; There shouldn’t be any major weather or traffic conditions slowing you down as you head out this morning. Be aware there may be some rain this afternoon that could make roads a little slick. Drive safely.

Point of View

Do you do anything to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

“We are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. My family won the best in family floats in Shawnee’s St. Patrick’s Day parade a few years back. We got to have a big trophy for the year. My sons love throwing out candy on the parade route.”

— Bob Dyche

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