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FNUS53 KICT 161049
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
548 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
549 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) 93 (-8) 68 (-5) 89
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+16) 100 (+8) 50
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5510 5280
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 66120 31680
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. 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.
$$
KSZ067-162100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-10) 65 (-5) 88
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+23) 100 (0) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5200 5200
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 S 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62400 36400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ069-162100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
549 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) 94 (-3) 68 (-5) 89
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+7) 100 (+10) 50
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5470 5680
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 65640 34080
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 mid 90s. Southeast
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 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.
$$
KSZ049-162100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-4) 66 (-4) 87
RH % (24h trend) 66 (0) 100 (0) 50
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4690 5440
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 60970 32640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as
warm. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ093-162100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
549 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 (-4) 69 (-6) 92
RH % (24h trend) 36 (+4) 100 (+22) 46
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6690 5520
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 80280 38640
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 in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 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.
$$
KSZ099-162100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 101 (0) 72 (-5) 92
RH % (24h trend) 35 (+4) 100 (+24) 44
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.07 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7900 5030
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 14 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 110600 40240
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ068-162100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
549 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 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+21) 100 (0) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5170 6040
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 W 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 67210 36240
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 upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 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.
$$
KSZ051-162100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (-7) 65 (-5) 87
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+19) 100 (0) 51
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4850 5880
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 63050 35280
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ047-162100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
549 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) 85 (-6) 65 (-4) 88
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+3) 100 (0) 46
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5020 7150
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 SW 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 60240 71500
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. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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.
$$
KSZ092-162100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 96 (-7) 69 (-5) 91
RH % (24h trend) 44 (+18) 100 (+18) 48
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5720 4770
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 74360 38160
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ100-162100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
549 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) 101 (+1) 72 (-5) 93
RH % (24h trend) 34 (+1) 98 (+24) 43
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.13 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8120 4770
Transport Wnd (mph) W 14 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 113680 42930
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30 30
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 around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 101. South
winds around 5 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.
$$
KSZ096-162100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 99 (0) 71 (-6) 91
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+4) 98 (+22) 45
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5400 4650
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 13 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 70200 37200
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid
90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ072-162100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
549 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) 89
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+3) 100 (+18) 49
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4510 4780
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58630 33460
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 mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast 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.
$$
KSZ052-162100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-5) 65 (-6) 86
RH % (24h trend) 66 (+13) 100 (0) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4820 5880
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 SW 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62660 35280
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ050-162100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
549 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) 86 (-6) 65 (-5) 88
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+14) 100 (0) 48
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4880 5710
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 63440 51390
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. A chance of showers. 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 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly 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.
$$
KSZ095-162100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 20
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-2) 71 (-6) 90
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+5) 100 (+22) 45
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5860 4580
Transport Wnd (mph) N 14 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 82040 32060
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ082-162100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
549 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) 91 (-12) 68 (-5) 89
RH % (24h trend) 56 (+27) 100 (+4) 51
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5170 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62040 27600
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 101. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 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.
$$
KSZ070-162100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-2) 68 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+4) 100 (+10) 51
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5220 4560
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62640 27360
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ032-162100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
549 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) 84 (-7) 65 (-4) 88
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+5) 100 (0) 47
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.05 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4910 7330
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 SW 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58920 73300
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. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as
warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 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.
$$
KSZ048-162100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-5) 65 (-5) 87
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-1) 100 (0) 47
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4700 6260
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 56400 56340
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs
in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as
warm. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ091-162100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
549 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) 95 (-9) 69 (-5) 91
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+19) 99 (+13) 47
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5730 5040
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 E 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 74490 30240
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 around 103. South
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 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.
$$
KSZ098-162100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 101 (-1) 71 (-5) 92
RH % (24h trend) 33 (+4) 99 (+25) 44
20FtWnd (mph) NW 3-7 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7560 5080
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 13 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 98280 40640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. South
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ071-162100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 94 (-1) 69 (-6) 88
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+2) 100 (+14) 49
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4650 4100
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 NE 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 60450 24600
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...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 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.
$$
KSZ033-162100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 83 (-6) 65 (-5) 86
RH % (24h trend) 66 (+5) 100 (0) 52
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.07 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4770 7200
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 SW 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 57240 64800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 30 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as
warm. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ094-162100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
549 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) 97 (-2) 70 (-6) 90
RH % (24h trend) 39 (+4) 99 (+22) 46
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6140 4710
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 N 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 79820 32970
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.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South 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.
$$
KSZ053-162100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
549 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-1) 66 (-6) 86
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+8) 100 (+2) 54
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4540 5610
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 S 6
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 59020 33660
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$