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Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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FNUS53 KICT 182139
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 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.
KSZ083-190900-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 70 (+2) 93 (-9) 66 96
RH % (24h trend) 88 (-2) 44 (+12) 100 35
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 G16 NE 7-11 NE 3-7 E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4910 6670
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 12 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58920 66700
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
100. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ067-190900-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (0) 91 (-14) 65 95
RH % (24h trend) 97 (+2) 48 (+20) 100 36
20FtWnd (mph) NE 4-8 G16 NE 5-9 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5540 7040
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 9 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49860 63360
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
around 100. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ069-190900-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 70 (+4) 91 (-8) 66 93
RH % (24h trend) 92 (+3) 46 (+8) 100 40
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 G17 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4430 5850
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53160 58500
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ049-190900-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (0) 86 (-12) 66 91
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+11) 55 (-5) 100 41
20FtWnd (mph) NE 7-11 G16 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.07 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5710 5960
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 E 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 51390 41720
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ093-190900-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+5) 96 (-6) 67 96
RH % (24h trend) 68 (-17) 34 (+3) 100 34
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G18 NE 5-9 G15 NE 4-8 E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4910 5850
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58920 58500
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ099-190900-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (+13) 97 (-5) 70 94
RH % (24h trend) 65 (-33) 37 (+5) 100 40
20FtWnd (mph) S 5-9 G17 NE 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4840 4990
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 NE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 62920 64870
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ068-190900-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (+2) 88 (-12) 65 93
RH % (24h trend) 97 (0) 54 (+16) 100 40
20FtWnd (mph) E 5-9 G15 NE 5-9 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5120 6850
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 9 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46080 61650
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ051-190900-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 68 (-1) 86 (-13) 65 92
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+7) 56 (+9) 100 39
20FtWnd (mph) NE 5-9 G16 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5570 7030
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 50130 56240
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ047-190900-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (-1) 88 (-14) 65 94
RH % (24h trend) 95 (+12) 45 (+14) 100 32
20FtWnd (mph) NE 10-14 G19 NE 6-10 E 3-7 SE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.07 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6480 7400
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 SE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58320 66600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ092-190900-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+4) 97 (-5) 68 97
RH % (24h trend) 72 (-20) 34 (+3) 100 32
20FtWnd (mph) SW 5-9 G18 NE 6-10 NE 3-7 E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4740 6560
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 13 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 61620 65600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ100-190900-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (+12) 97 (-3) 69 94
RH % (24h trend) 65 (-32) 36 (+3) 100 41
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G18 NE 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4800 5060
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 43200 65780
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ096-190900-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 74 (+10) 93 (-6) 69 92
RH % (24h trend) 76 (-19) 45 (+9) 100 45
20FtWnd (mph) SE 5-9 G17 NE 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 2780 5300
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 NE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 27800 68900
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ072-190900-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+8) 90 (-7) 68 90
RH % (24h trend) 85 (-7) 53 (+9) 100 47
20FtWnd (mph) E 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3300 5170
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 39600 62040
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ052-190900-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 68 (+1) 85 (-13) 65 91
RH % (24h trend) 100 (+8) 59 (+8) 100 45
20FtWnd (mph) E 4-8 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5410 6040
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 9 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48690 48320
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ050-190900-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 68 (0) 88 (-14) 65 94
RH % (24h trend) 97 (+5) 48 (+15) 100 33
20FtWnd (mph) NE 7-11 G19 NE 5-9 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.03 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5860 7300
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 52740 58400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ095-190900-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 74 (+11) 93 (-6) 69 93
RH % (24h trend) 75 (-23) 45 (+7) 100 42
20FtWnd (mph) SE 4-8 G17 NE 4-8 G15 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 2770 4670
Transport Wnd (mph) N 14 NE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38780 60710
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
100. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ082-190900-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 70 (-1) 93 (-11) 67 96
RH % (24h trend) 89 (-10) 41 (+16) 100 33
20FtWnd (mph) W 4-8 G16 NE 6-10 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4860 6330
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 12 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 58320 63300
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ070-190900-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 70 (+5) 89 (-8) 67 91
RH % (24h trend) 93 (+1) 53 (+3) 100 46
20FtWnd (mph) E 5-9 G15 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4060 5060
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48720 50600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ032-190900-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (-2) 88 (-11) 65 93
RH % (24h trend) 98 (+16) 46 (-3) 100 34
20FtWnd (mph) NE 9-13 G19 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var SE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.03 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5760 7060
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 SE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 51840 63540
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ048-190900-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (-2) 86 (-13) 65 92
RH % (24h trend) 97 (+12) 49 (+3) 100 35
20FtWnd (mph) NE 8-12 G18 NE 4-8 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.07 0.04 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5510 6690
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 SE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49590 53520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ091-190900-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+1) 98 (-6) 68 99
RH % (24h trend) 74 (-24) 32 (+3) 100 30
20FtWnd (mph) SW 4-8 G17 NE 5-9 G16 NE 3-7 E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5000 7140
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 13 E 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 65000 71400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 102.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 104. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
103. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ098-190900-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (+11) 97 (-6) 69 96
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-31) 34 (+5) 100 36
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G17 NE 5-9 G15 NE 3-7 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5110 5200
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 66430 62400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ071-190900-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 71 (+7) 90 (-7) 67 91
RH % (24h trend) 88 (-8) 53 (+4) 100 47
20FtWnd (mph) E 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3470 4960
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 34700 59520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ033-190900-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 69 (-1) 86 (-10) 65 90
RH % (24h trend) 99 (+10) 53 (-10) 100 43
20FtWnd (mph) NE 7-11 G18 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5610 6120
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 SE 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44880 48960
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ094-190900-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 73 (+8) 93 (-7) 68 93
RH % (24h trend) 75 (-17) 42 (+7) 100 39
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G17 NE 5-9 G15 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3310 4830
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 39720 57960
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ053-190900-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
438 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 68 (+1) 85 (-11) 66 88
RH % (24h trend) 99 (+12) 61 (+4) 100 49
20FtWnd (mph) E 5-9 NE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4740 5120
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 10 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47400 46080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$