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 210659
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 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.
KSZ083-212100-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+1) 71 (+1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 31 (0) 85 (+2) 37
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 E 3-7 E 8-12
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7860 7720
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 10 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 78600 100360
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ067-212100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+1) 69 (-1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 32 (-1) 89 (+7) 37
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 G15 Lgt/Var E 7-11 G17
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7510 7660
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 10 E 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 75100 99580
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ069-212100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+1) 69 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 33 (0) 89 (0) 40
20FtWnd (mph) SE 3-7 E 3-7 E 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7920 7590
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 71280 98670
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ049-212100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+5) 69 (+1) 90
RH % (24h trend) 37 (-15) 91 (+1) 47
20FtWnd (mph) SE 3-7 E 3-7 E 8-12
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6890 5900
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 E 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62010 76700
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ093-212100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 40 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (0) 70 (-1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 30 (0) 85 (+2) 35
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 E 3-7 E 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7980 8090
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 71820 105170
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
in the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ099-212100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+1) 70 (0) 95
RH % (24h trend) 29 (-2) 89 (-4) 38
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7790 7170
Transport Wnd (mph) E 8 SE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62320 64530
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ068-212100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 98 (+1) 69 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 34 (+1) 89 (+1) 41
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 E 3-7 E 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7880 7610
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 70920 98930
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...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ051-212100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+2) 68 (0) 91
RH % (24h trend) 36 (-1) 92 (+5) 44
20FtWnd (mph) SE 3-7 E 3-7 E 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7600 7610
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 E 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 68400 98930
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ047-212100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 10 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+2) 68 (-1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 30 (-7) 86 (+6) 36
20FtWnd (mph) SE 7-11 E 4-8 E 11-15
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7380 7740
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 13 E 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 95940 116100
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ092-212100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+1) 71 (-1) 96
RH % (24h trend) 30 (+1) 82 (+4) 35
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 E 3-7 E 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7710 8010
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 10 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 77100 104130
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ100-212100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+2) 70 (0) 96
RH % (24h trend) 28 (-4) 86 (-4) 36
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7280 7120
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 7 NE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 50960 56960
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...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ096-212100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 98 (+4) 70 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 30 (-7) 88 (-5) 38
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6700 6900
Transport Wnd (mph) E 7 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46900 69000
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ072-212100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+4) 69 (+2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 34 (-6) 91 (-5) 41
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6250 6480
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 6 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 37500 64800
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...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs
in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ052-212100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+2) 67 (-1) 91
RH % (24h trend) 38 (+1) 95 (+5) 47
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7580 6670
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 9 E 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 68220 80040
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ050-212100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+1) 68 (-1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 32 (0) 89 (+8) 37
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 E 3-7 E 9-13
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7270 7690
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 10 E 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 72700 99970
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ095-212100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 98 (+3) 70 (+2) 94
RH % (24h trend) 29 (-7) 89 (-6) 38
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6810 6660
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 40860 66600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ082-212100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 100 (+1) 71 (-1) 97
RH % (24h trend) 30 (+2) 85 (+7) 35
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 E 3-7 E 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7430 7010
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 89160 91130
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ070-212100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 10 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+3) 69 (+2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 35 (-7) 94 (-5) 45
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7100 6010
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 56800 60100
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ032-212100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+4) 68 (+1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 32 (-13) 88 (+3) 40
20FtWnd (mph) SE 6-10 G15 E 4-8 E 10-14
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7380 7240
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 13 E 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 95940 108600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ048-212100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+4) 69 (+1) 91
RH % (24h trend) 32 (-11) 87 (+3) 39
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 E 3-7 E 9-13
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6960 7010
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 E 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 83520 98140
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ091-212100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 101 (+2) 72 (0) 98
RH % (24h trend) 27 (-5) 80 (+5) 33
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 E 3-7 E 7-11 G16
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7330 7030
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 12 SE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 87960 91390
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ098-212100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 40 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (0) 70 (0) 95
RH % (24h trend) 29 (-2) 88 (-2) 36
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 5-9
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7990 7090
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 SE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 63920 70900
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ071-212100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+4) 69 (+2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 34 (-8) 93 (-5) 42
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5420 5680
Transport Wnd (mph) E 6 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 32520 56800
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...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in
the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ033-212100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+6) 68 (+1) 90
RH % (24h trend) 38 (-15) 91 (+3) 47
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 NE 3-7 E 8-12
Precip Amount 0.03 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6800 5910
Transport Wnd (mph) E 15 E 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 102000 82740
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 90. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ094-212100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+1) 70 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 30 (-5) 90 (-4) 38
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7360 6830
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 8 SE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58880 81960
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ053-212100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
158 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+3) 68 (+1) 89
RH % (24h trend) 40 (0) 95 (0) 49
20FtWnd (mph) E 3-7 Lgt/Var E 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7210 6190
Transport Wnd (mph) SE 7 E 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 50470 74280
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$