Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire weather planning forecast
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Winds will be from the south through this evening when a cold front
will move through shifting winds to the northeast. RHs will range
from the mid teens across far southwest Kansas with 20s elsewhere
this afternoon. RHs will fall into the 30s and 40s tomorrow
afternoon.


KSZ030-182115-
Trego-
Including the city of Wakeeney
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            30           20
Temp                  101          66           87
RH %                  24           100          45
20ftwnd (mph)         W 7-11 G20   NE 11-15 G23 NE 4-8
Precip amount         0.00         0.02         0.01
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    9408                      6546
Transport wnd (mph)   W 12                      NW 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ031-182115-
Ellis-
Including the cities of Pfeifer and Hays
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            30           30
Temp                  103          66           87
RH %                  24           100          49
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 9-13 G23  NE 11-15 G23 NE 5-9
Precip amount         0.00         0.02         0.03
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    11031                     6597
Transport wnd (mph)   W 13                      NW 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ043-182115-
Scott-
Including the cities of Scott City and Scott State Lake
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mclear
Precip type           None         Tstms        None
Chance precip (%)     0            30           0
Temp                  99           64           86
RH %                  24           100          46
20ftwnd (mph)         W 7-11       NE 9-13 G22  NE 6-10
Precip amount         0.00         0.01         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    9878                      6388
Transport wnd (mph)   NW 12                     NW 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ044-182115-
Lane-
Including the city of Dighton
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        None
Chance precip (%)     0            30           0
Temp                  101          65           86
RH %                  22           97           45
20ftwnd (mph)         W 8-12 G21   NE 9-13 G22  NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.01         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    10692                     6309
Transport wnd (mph)   W 12                      NW 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ045-182115-
Ness-
Including the city of Ness City
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            30           0
Temp                  104          66           87
RH %                  19           100          45
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 11-15     N 10-14      NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.01         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12032                     6387
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 15                     N 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
in the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ046-182115-
Rush-
Including the city of La Crosse
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            30           20
Temp                  104          66           87
RH %                  22           100          49
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 13-17     NE 10-14     NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.01         0.01
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12237                     6621
Transport wnd (mph)   W 16                      N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
in the upper 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ062-182115-
Kearny-
Including the cities of Lakin and Deerfield
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  103          64           90
RH %                  17           100          36
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 7-11      NE 7-11 G21  NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12559                     7620
Transport wnd (mph)   W 12                      NE 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. South
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 101. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ063-182115-
Finney-
Including the city of Garden City
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          65           90
RH %                  17           97           37
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 11-15 G24 NE 8-12 G20  NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12687                     7172
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 14                     N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ064-182115-
Hodgeman-
Including the cities of Jetmore and Hanston
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Showers
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          66           89
RH %                  18           97           42
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 14-18     NE 10-14     NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12773                     6204
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101.
South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ065-182115-
Pawnee-
Including the city of Larned
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  103          66           88
RH %                  22           100          48
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 13-17     E 9-13 G21   NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12135                     6279
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
around 100. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ079-182115-
Edwards-
Including the cities of Kinsley and Lewis
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Showers
Chance precip (%)     0            20           0
Temp                  102          66           89
RH %                  20           97           42
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 11-15 G23 SE 7-11 G20  NE 6-10
Precip amount         0.00         0.01         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12031                     6177
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 20                     N 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Northeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ066-182115-
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            20           0
Temp                  102          67           89
RH %                  25           97           49
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 12-16 G26 SE 7-11 G24  NE 6-10
Precip amount         0.00         0.04         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    10039                     5233
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 20                     N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Good

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
around 100. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ074-182115-
Stanton-
Including the city of Johnson City
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  103          65           92
RH %                  15           90           31
20ftwnd (mph)         W 9-13 G22   NE 7-11      NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12790                     7332
Transport wnd (mph)   W 12                      E 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 102. Southeast
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms and slight chance
of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Northeast winds
5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ075-182115-
Grant-
Including the city of Ulysses
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          65           93
RH %                  16           93           31
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 12-16 G24 N 8-12       NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13477                     7643
Transport wnd (mph)   W 14                      E 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 103. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 104.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs around 101. Northeast winds
5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ076-182115-
Haskell-
Including the cities of Sublette and Satanta
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  105          65           91
RH %                  17           97           36
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 14-18     NE 9-13 G23  NE 9-13
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13659                     7435
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 16                     NE 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ077-182115-
Gray-
Including the cities of Cimarron and Montezuma
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          65           90
RH %                  19           97           42
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 14-18     E 9-13 G23   NE 9-13
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13185                     7199
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 17                     N 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ078-182115-
Ford-
Including the city of Dodge City
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  103          66           91
RH %                  18           93           38
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 14-18     SE 9-13 G22  NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13162                     6702
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     N 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ080-182115-
Kiowa-
Including the cities of Greensburg and Haviland
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  103          66           91
RH %                  19           93           38
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 10-14     S 6-10 G20   NE 6-10
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    11483                     5545
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     NE 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs
around 101. South winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

KSZ081-182115-
Pratt-
Including the city of Pratt
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         Tstms
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          68           91
RH %                  22           93           40
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 9-13 G22  S 6-10 G20   NE 5-9
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    10221                     4220
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     NE 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Good

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. Northeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ084-182115-
Morton-
Including the city of Elkhart
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          65           93
RH %                  14           84           29
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 13-17 G27 S 9-13 G22   NE 9-13
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13477                     7214
Transport wnd (mph)   W 14                      E 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 102. South winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 104.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ085-182115-
Stevens-
Including the city of Hugoton
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Mclear
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  104          65           94
RH %                  15           84           30
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 16-20     SW 10-14 G24 NE 9-13
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    13347                     7398
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 17                     E 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 102. South winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 105. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 102. Northeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ086-182115-
Seward-
Including the city of Liberal
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Mclear
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  105          65           93
RH %                  18           87           33
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 16-20     S 9-13 G23   NE 9-13
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12927                     6847
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 17                     E 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 102. Southeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around
103. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ087-182115-
Meade-
Including the cities of Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Mclear
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  105          65           94
RH %                  19           90           34
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 14-18     S 8-12 G22   NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12952                     6677
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 17                     NE 10
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
around 103. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ088-182115-
Clark-
Including the cities of Ashland and Minneola
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  106          67           96
RH %                  18           84           32
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 11-15     S 7-11 G21   NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12399                     6204
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     NE 12
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 102.
Southeast winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 104.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ089-182115-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Clear        Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  106          68           96
RH %                  17           76           31
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 10-14     S 8-12       NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    11453                     5233
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 18                     NE 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 105.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 103. Northeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ090-182115-
Barber-
Including the cities of Medicine Lodge and Kiowa
120 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Mclear       Pcldy
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  107          70           97
RH %                  18           79           30
20ftwnd (mph)         SW 9-13      S 8-12       NE 8-12
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    11459                     5004
Transport wnd (mph)   SW 17                     NE 13
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Good

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 106. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 104. Northeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$

KSZ061-182115-
Hamilton-
Including the city of Syracuse
1220 AM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Wed

Cloud cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mclear
Precip type           None         None         None
Chance precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp                  102          64           90
RH %                  16           100          36
20ftwnd (mph)         W 6-10       NE 8-12 G25  NE 7-11
Precip amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing hgt(ft-agl)    12058                     7304
Transport wnd (mph)   NW 10                     SE  9
Smoke dispersal       Excellent                 Excellent

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. South
winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds 5 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 101.
South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

$$