Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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FNUS53 KICT 171950
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 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.
KSZ083-180900-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 72 (0) 96 (-2) 73 96
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-6) 36 (+1) 68 37
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 SW 12-16 G22 S 9-13 G19 SW 13-17 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7620 8720
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 137160 139520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High High High
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ067-180900-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 30
Temp (24h trend) 71 (+1) 96 (-2) 72 94
RH % (24h trend) 78 (-8) 38 (+7) 70 41
20FtWnd (mph) S 5-9 G16 S 12-16 G24 S 8-12 G20 SW 11-15 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8040 8290
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 176880 140930
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High Moderate High
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ069-180900-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 10
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+1) 95 (-2) 73 96
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-12) 38 (+1) 68 35
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 SW 9-13 G19 S 7-11 G18 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7780 8380
Transport Wnd (mph) S 20 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 155600 142460
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ049-180900-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+4) 96 (-1) 74 93
RH % (24h trend) 75 (-24) 37 (-6) 68 42
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 G17 S 13-17 G25 S 10-14 G20 SW 10-14 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7470 7010
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 23 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 171810 112160
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ093-180900-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 97 (-1) 73 98
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-9) 35 (+1) 67 31
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 S 8-12 G18 S 6-10 G18 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8180 9170
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 147240 165060
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
around 80. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ099-180900-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 96 (-2) 74 97
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-12) 36 (+1) 67 31
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var S 7-11 G16 S 3-7 SW 9-13 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8070 8590
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SW 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 129120 171800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Not as warm. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs
78 to 84. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ068-180900-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+1) 95 (-2) 73 95
RH % (24h trend) 79 (-10) 39 (+4) 70 40
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 SW 11-15 G22 S 8-12 G18 SW 11-15 G22
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7240 7850
Transport Wnd (mph) S 20 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 144800 133450
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ051-180900-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 40
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+2) 96 (-2) 73 93
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-15) 37 (+2) 69 41
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G16 S 12-16 G22 S 9-13 G20 SW 11-15 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7520 7250
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 23 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 172960 123250
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ047-180900-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 40
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+3) 96 (0) 73 93
RH % (24h trend) 72 (-26) 33 (+3) 69 39
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 G21 S 16-20 G27 S 13-17 G23 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8910 7430
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 24 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 213840 126310
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High High Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 60. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ092-180900-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 10
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 97 (-1) 73 97
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-7) 34 (-1) 67 33
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 S 10-14 G20 S 7-11 G19 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8750 10010
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 157500 170170
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High Moderate High
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ100-180900-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 96 (-2) 73 97
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-11) 35 (-2) 68 31
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var SW 6-10 G16 S 3-7 SW 9-13 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7680 8470
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 115200 152460
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Not as warm. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in
the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ096-180900-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (-1) 96 (-1) 74 96
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-9) 36 (-1) 67 31
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var SW 6-10 G16 S 4-8 G15 SW 10-14 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7450 7800
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 119200 140400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Not as warm. Lows in the
mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ072-180900-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 72 (-1) 95 (-1) 73 96
RH % (24h trend) 82 (-8) 38 (-1) 68 33
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var SW 7-11 S 4-8 G16 SW 10-14 G19
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6970 7320
Transport Wnd (mph) S 17 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 118490 131760
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Not as warm. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80. East
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ052-180900-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+1) 95 (-1) 73 94
RH % (24h trend) 78 (-14) 38 (+1) 69 39
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 SW 9-13 G19 S 7-11 G18 SW 9-13 G19
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7180 7430
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 22 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 157960 126310
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ050-180900-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 40
Temp (24h trend) 71 (+2) 96 (-2) 73 93
RH % (24h trend) 74 (-17) 35 (+8) 68 38
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 G18 S 14-18 G25 S 10-14 G22 SW 11-15 G22
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7940 7690
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 23 SW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 182620 130730
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High High Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 60. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ095-180900-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (-1) 96 (-2) 74 97
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-11) 36 (+1) 68 31
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var S 7-11 G17 S 4-8 G15 SW 10-14 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7820 8280
Transport Wnd (mph) S 17 SW 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 132940 165600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 80. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ082-180900-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+1) 97 (0) 73 95
RH % (24h trend) 77 (-8) 36 (+3) 69 38
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 G15 S 11-15 G22 S 8-12 G19 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7940 8320
Transport Wnd (mph) S 20 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 158800 133120
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High Moderate High
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
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KSZ070-180900-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 72 (0) 95 (-2) 73 96
RH % (24h trend) 83 (-5) 38 (0) 70 34
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 SW 9-13 G19 S 6-10 G17 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7470 8300
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 134460 149400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
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KSZ032-180900-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+5) 97 (+2) 73 92
RH % (24h trend) 68 (-32) 32 (-2) 70 41
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 G21 SW 16-20 G27 S 12-16 G23 W 8-12 G18
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8730 7030
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 25 W 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 218250 105450
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate High Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 60. Highs in
the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 60. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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KSZ048-180900-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+3) 96 (-1) 74 93
RH % (24h trend) 71 (-28) 33 (+1) 65 38
20FtWnd (mph) S 8-12 G19 S 15-19 G26 S 12-16 G23 SW 10-14 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8070 7350
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 24 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 193680 117600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 60. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ091-180900-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 72 (0) 98 (0) 73 97
RH % (24h trend) 76 (-16) 33 (-1) 67 35
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 S 9-13 G19 S 6-10 G17 SW 9-13 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8700 9790
Transport Wnd (mph) S 20 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 174000 156640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ098-180900-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 96 (-2) 73 98
RH % (24h trend) 78 (-13) 34 (0) 67 30
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var S 7-11 G17 S 4-8 G15 SW 10-14 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8180 8330
Transport Wnd (mph) S 17 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 139060 149940
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ071-180900-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 72 (-1) 95 (-2) 73 96
RH % (24h trend) 83 (-9) 37 (-1) 70 33
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var SW 7-11 G17 S 5-9 G17 SW 10-14 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7160 8070
Transport Wnd (mph) S 17 SW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 121720 145260
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ033-180900-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 40
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+4) 97 (+2) 74 92
RH % (24h trend) 72 (-28) 35 (-7) 70 42
20FtWnd (mph) S 8-12 G20 S 14-18 G26 S 10-14 G22 W 7-11 G18
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8520 7140
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 24 SW 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 204480 107100
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ094-180900-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (0) 96 (-2) 73 97
RH % (24h trend) 79 (-9) 34 (0) 67 30
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var S 8-12 G17 S 5-9 G16 SW 11-15 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7900 8290
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SW 20
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 142200 165800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ053-180900-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
249 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0 10
Temp (24h trend) 72 (0) 94 (-1) 74 94
RH % (24h trend) 79 (-11) 40 (+1) 68 39
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 SW 10-14 G19 S 7-11 G18 SW 11-15 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6890 7040
Transport Wnd (mph) S 20 SW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 137800 112640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
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