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Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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FNUS53 KICT 181559
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1059 AM 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.
KSZ083-182100-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 101 (+11) 71 (+3) 93
RH % (24h trend) 25 (-11) 90 (0) 43
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 NE 7-11 G16 NE 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8810 3590
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 158580 43080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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 in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ067-182100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 20
Temp (24h trend) 103 (+11) 68 (-1) 90
RH % (24h trend) 24 (-13) 100 (+6) 50
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G21 NE 5-9 G16 NE 6-10 G15
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 9620 5150
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 192400 61800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
around 101. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ069-182100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 100 (+10) 69 (+2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 31 (-6) 92 (+4) 44
20FtWnd (mph) S 8-12 G17 E 6-10 G17 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7100 3450
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 127800 41400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ049-182100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 50 30
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+9) 68 (-1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 31 (-17) 100 (+12) 59
20FtWnd (mph) S 9-13 G19 NE 7-11 G16 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.06 0.04
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8810 5420
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 149770 65040
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 20 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ093-182100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
1059 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 (24h trend) 101 (+10) 72 (+4) 98
RH % (24h trend) 26 (-16) 72 (-13) 32
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 G16 SE 6-10 G17 NE 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7760 6940
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 16 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 124160 83280
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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 around 100. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ099-182100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 100 (+12) 75 (+11) 99
RH % (24h trend) 33 (-11) 71 (-27) 35
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 S 5-9 G16 NE 4-8 G15
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7420 7960
Transport Wnd (mph) S 12 N 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 89040 111440
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 104. South
winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ068-182100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 20
Temp (24h trend) 100 (+9) 69 (+2) 88
RH % (24h trend) 30 (-5) 99 (+2) 53
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 NE 6-10 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8070 4450
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 161400 44500
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ051-182100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 20
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+7) 68 (-1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 30 (-10) 100 (+8) 59
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 NE 6-10 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.19 0.02
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8780 5630
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 175600 67560
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 40 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 90. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ047-182100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 102 (+9) 67 (-3) 87
RH % (24h trend) 23 (-15) 99 (+15) 50
20FtWnd (mph) SW 12-16 G22 NE 9-13 G19 NE 7-11
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.02
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 12190 6470
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 219420 77640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ092-182100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 103 (+14) 73 (+4) 97
RH % (24h trend) 23 (-22) 74 (-18) 33
20FtWnd (mph) S 8-12 G17 SE 5-9 G17 NE 6-10 G15
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 9800 5970
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 166600 77610
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
103. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ100-182100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
1059 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 (24h trend) 100 (+12) 76 (+12) 100
RH % (24h trend) 34 (-12) 68 (-29) 33
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 S 5-9 G16 N 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6700 7990
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 10 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 67000 103870
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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 THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ096-182100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+11) 74 (+10) 95
RH % (24h trend) 36 (-8) 78 (-17) 43
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 SE 5-9 G16 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6570 4430
Transport Wnd (mph) S 12 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 78840 44300
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ072-182100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 97 (+9) 72 (+7) 91
RH % (24h trend) 39 (-7) 87 (-5) 52
20FtWnd (mph) S 3-7 E 5-9 G16 NE 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5130 2450
Transport Wnd (mph) S 13 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 66690 22050
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. 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 THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ052-182100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 20
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+9) 68 (+1) 86
RH % (24h trend) 33 (-7) 100 (+8) 59
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 NE 5-9 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7520 4770
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 150400 42930
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ050-182100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 20
Temp (24h trend) 101 (+9) 67 (-2) 87
RH % (24h trend) 25 (-12) 100 (+8) 51
20FtWnd (mph) S 12-16 G22 NE 7-11 G18 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 10410 5730
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 208200 68760
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the
upper 90s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ095-182100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 10
Temp (24h trend) 99 (+10) 73 (+10) 95
RH % (24h trend) 34 (-8) 80 (-18) 43
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 E 5-9 G16 NE 5-9 G15
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6540 4640
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 91560 60320
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ082-182100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 103 (+11) 70 (-1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 22 (-13) 91 (-9) 42
20FtWnd (mph) S 9-13 G19 NE 5-9 G16 NE 7-11 G16
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 9620 3620
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 NE 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 173160 47060
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
104. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ070-182100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 98 (+10) 70 (+5) 90
RH % (24h trend) 35 (-12) 93 (+3) 50
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 NE 6-10 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6440 2780
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 16 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 103040 27800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ032-182100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 102 (+10) 67 (-4) 86
RH % (24h trend) 25 (-15) 100 (+16) 50
20FtWnd (mph) SW 8-12 G20 NE 9-13 NE 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.04 0.05
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 11950 6520
Transport Wnd (mph) W 14 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 167300 65200
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ048-182100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 30
Temp (24h trend) 101 (+9) 67 (-4) 85
RH % (24h trend) 26 (-13) 100 (+14) 52
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G21 NE 8-12 G18 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.03 0.05
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 10620 5630
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 180540 67560
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 90. East
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ091-182100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
1059 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 (24h trend) 104 (+13) 72 (+1) 97
RH % (24h trend) 20 (-24) 76 (-23) 33
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 G17 E 4-8 G15 NE 6-10 G16
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 11480 5890
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 N 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 195160 82460
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 103. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
105. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ098-182100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 101 (+13) 75 (+9) 100
RH % (24h trend) 28 (-19) 69 (-24) 31
20FtWnd (mph) S 5-9 S 5-9 G16 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7550 7810
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 105700 101530
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
103. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ071-182100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 98 (+11) 71 (+6) 91
RH % (24h trend) 38 (-7) 90 (-5) 51
20FtWnd (mph) S 4-8 NE 5-9 G15 NE 5-9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5810 2310
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 81340 20790
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. 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 THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ033-182100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 30
Temp (24h trend) 100 (+10) 67 (-3) 84
RH % (24h trend) 32 (-15) 100 (+12) 57
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 G18 NE 7-11 G17 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.09 0.05
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8910 5940
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 NE 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 115830 59400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KSZ094-182100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
1059 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 (24h trend) 99 (+11) 73 (+7) 95
RH % (24h trend) 31 (-10) 78 (-13) 38
20FtWnd (mph) S 6-10 G15 E 6-10 G16 NE 6-10
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7150 5630
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 15 N 14
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 107250 78820
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.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 THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ053-182100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 20
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+9) 68 (+1) 85
RH % (24h trend) 39 (-7) 99 (+14) 60
20FtWnd (mph) S 7-11 NE 6-10 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.04 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6390 4370
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 18 NE 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 115020 52440
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$