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FNUS53 KICT 161638
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.DISCUSSION...
There is no noteworthy fire weather specific information for the
next seven days. Check the latest Area Forecast Discussion for a
general discussion of the current forecast.
KSZ083-162100-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 94 (-7) 67 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+14) 100 (+16) 53
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5620 4930
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 73060 24650
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid
90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ067-162100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-9) 65 (-5) 87
RH % (24h trend) 54 (+16) 100 (+12) 57
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5790 5010
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 75270 30060
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ069-162100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-4) 67 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+7) 100 (+15) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5390 4570
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 SE 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 64680 22850
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ049-162100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-2) 65 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 64 (-2) 100 (+5) 55
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4090 4780
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53170 33460
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ093-162100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 99 (-3) 69 (-6) 91
RH % (24h trend) 38 (+6) 100 (+25) 46
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6560 4490
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 N 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 78720 26940
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ099-162100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 99 (-2) 71 (-7) 93
RH % (24h trend) 38 (+7) 100 (+25) 46
20FtWnd (mph) W 3-7 N 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 9180 4390
Transport Wnd (mph) W 12 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 110160 35120
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ068-162100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-8) 66 (-5) 87
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+14) 100 (+9) 58
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5270 4930
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 68510 24650
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ051-162100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-5) 65 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+12) 100 (+6) 57
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5160 4780
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 67080 28680
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ047-162100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-5) 64 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+1) 100 (+9) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5240 5890
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 SW 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62880 41230
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ092-162100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-6) 69 (-5) 90
RH % (24h trend) 42 (+16) 100 (+24) 50
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.05
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6740 4360
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 E 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 80880 26160
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ100-162100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 100 (0) 71 (-7) 93
RH % (24h trend) 36 (+3) 100 (+28) 44
20FtWnd (mph) W 4-8 N 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 9360 4210
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 121680 37890
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 101.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ096-162100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 98 (-1) 71 (-7) 90
RH % (24h trend) 42 (+5) 100 (+29) 47
20FtWnd (mph) W 3-7 N 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7160 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) W 9 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 64440 29400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid
90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ072-162100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 95 (-2) 69 (-7) 88
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+7) 100 (+25) 51
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 N 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4560 4150
Transport Wnd (mph) W 9 N 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 41040 24900
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ052-162100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-4) 65 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+7) 100 (+9) 57
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4880 4670
Transport Wnd (mph) N 14 S 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 68320 23350
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ050-162100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 10
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-5) 65 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+11) 100 (+10) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5450 5300
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 70850 37100
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ095-162100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 20
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-2) 70 (-7) 90
RH % (24h trend) 44 (+8) 100 (+26) 47
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 N 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6350 3890
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 76200 27230
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ082-162100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-11) 67 (-5) 88
RH % (24h trend) 50 (+21) 100 (+13) 55
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.04 0.06
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5690 4650
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 73970 27900
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ070-162100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 94 (-1) 68 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+3) 100 (+12) 55
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 N 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5210 3890
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 NE 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 52100 19450
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ032-162100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-6) 64 (-3) 87
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+5) 100 (+2) 51
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4330 5960
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 43300 47680
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 30 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ048-162100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-3) 64 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-2) 100 (+8) 51
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4690 5060
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 56280 35420
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ091-162100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-7) 69 (-5) 90
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+15) 100 (+19) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.07 0.10
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6690 5170
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 80280 31020
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs around 102. South winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ098-162100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 100 (-2) 70 (-7) 92
RH % (24h trend) 36 (+7) 100 (+28) 44
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8330 4410
Transport Wnd (mph) W 10 NE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 83300 35280
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ071-162100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 95 (0) 68 (-7) 87
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+3) 100 (+19) 53
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 N 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4590 3790
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 NE 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 55080 22740
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ033-162100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-4) 64 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+2) 100 (+5) 56
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.07 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4100 4990
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 S 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49200 39920
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 30 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ094-162100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 98 (-1) 70 (-7) 90
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+6) 100 (+25) 46
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 N 4-8 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6440 4180
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 NE 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 57960 25080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid
90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ053-162100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
1138 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (0) 66 (-5) 85
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+4) 100 (+6) 58
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4780 4040
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 SE 5
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47800 20200
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$