Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

KSZ059-171715-
Anderson-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ012-171715-
Brown-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the moderate category
this afternoon.


Moderate fire danger means...although controlled burning can be
done without creating a hazard...routine caution should be taken.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ021-171715-
Clay-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ020-171715-
Cloud-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ058-171715-
Coffey-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...very high fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the very high category
this afternoon.


Very high fire danger means...fire control will be very difficult
and require extended effort.  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ035-171715-
Dickinson-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ040-171715-
Douglas-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ056-171715-
Franklin-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ036-171715-
Geary-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ024-171715-
Jackson-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ026-171715-
Jefferson-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ054-171715-
Lyon-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...very high fire danger today...

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the very high category
this afternoon.


Very high fire danger means...fire control will be very difficult
and require extended effort.  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ010-171715-
Marshall-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ037-171715-
Morris-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ011-171715-
Nemaha-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ055-171715-
Osage-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ034-171715-
Ottawa-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ023-171715-
Pottawatomie-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ008-171715-
Republic-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ022-171715-
Riley-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ039-171715-
Shawnee-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ038-171715-
Wabaunsee-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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KSZ009-171715-
Washington-
311 AM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the high category this
afternoon.


High fire danger means...fires will be difficult to control.
Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late
evening hours.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before
starting a planned burn.



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