Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
517
FNUS53 KICT 191709
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 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.
KSZ083-192100-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane,
and Valley Center
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-10) 68 (-4) 94
RH % (24h trend) 44 (+16) 100 (+13) 35
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5990 8970
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53910 80730
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. 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 lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ067-192100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-13) 66 (-4) 94
RH % (24h trend) 46 (+22) 100 (+8) 37
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6830 9120
Transport Wnd (mph) N 8 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 54640 72960
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ069-192100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-8) 67 (-4) 92
RH % (24h trend) 46 (+12) 100 (+13) 40
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5380 7460
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53800 74600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ049-192100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 50 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-3) 67 (-2) 90
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-4) 100 (+1) 43
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5670 7570
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 8 N 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 45360 60560
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ093-192100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (-4) 69 (-6) 96
RH % (24h trend) 34 (+6) 100 (+29) 34
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5460 8010
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 54600 80100
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Low
RFTI Category 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 around 100.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ099-192100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (-4) 71 (-5) 95
RH % (24h trend) 37 (+6) 100 (+30) 38
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4850 7320
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48500 87840
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ068-192100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-13) 66 (-4) 92
RH % (24h trend) 52 (+25) 100 (+9) 41
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5960 8910
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 59600 80190
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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...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 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.
$$
KSZ051-192100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-12) 66 (-3) 90
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+19) 100 (+3) 42
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6280 8810
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 56520 79290
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ047-192100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-14) 66 (-3) 92
RH % (24h trend) 46 (+19) 100 (+7) 36
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7010 8580
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 7 SW 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49070 68640
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 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. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ092-192100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-6) 69 (-4) 96
RH % (24h trend) 37 (+10) 100 (+21) 32
20FtWnd (mph) NE 5-9 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5930 9020
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 9 NE 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53370 81180
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
101. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ100-192100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 99 (-1) 70 (-5) 94
RH % (24h trend) 36 (+4) 99 (+21) 39
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5120 6690
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 N 13
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 51200 86970
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.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.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ096-192100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 94 (-4) 69 (-4) 92
RH % (24h trend) 46 (+10) 100 (+18) 44
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4000 5910
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 36000 70920
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ072-192100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-5) 68 (-4) 90
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+13) 100 (+16) 48
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3850 6780
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 38500 67800
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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 in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ052-192100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-8) 65 (-4) 89
RH % (24h trend) 57 (+13) 100 (+5) 46
20FtWnd (mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5330 8360
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 53300 75240
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ050-192100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-15) 65 (-4) 92
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+24) 100 (+6) 37
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.05 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6590 8940
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 8 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 52720 71520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 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.
$$
KSZ095-192100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 10 0
Temp (24h trend) 94 (-8) 70 (-3) 92
RH % (24h trend) 45 (+14) 100 (+17) 42
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3970 6290
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47640 75480
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ082-192100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-12) 68 (-3) 96
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+22) 100 (+8) 34
20FtWnd (mph) N 6-10 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6150 8600
Transport Wnd (mph) N 8 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49200 77400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. 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 mid 70s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ070-192100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-7) 67 (-4) 91
RH % (24h trend) 53 (+9) 100 (+10) 47
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4590 6600
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 45900 66000
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ032-192100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 50 10 0
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-3) 66 (-3) 91
RH % (24h trend) 47 (-3) 100 (+2) 38
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6380 7440
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 7 SE 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 44660 52080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. North
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ048-192100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 50 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-8) 66 (-3) 90
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+7) 100 (+4) 37
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5930 8260
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 8 E 8
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47440 66080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ091-192100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 97 (-8) 69 (-3) 98
RH % (24h trend) 36 (+9) 97 (+6) 30
20FtWnd (mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5990 8630
Transport Wnd (mph) NE 8 E 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 47920 77670
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...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 101. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 103. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 102. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 103. South
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 102. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ098-192100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 100 (-4) 70 (-6) 95
RH % (24h trend) 33 (+7) 100 (+34) 35
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4750 7510
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 57000 90120
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Moderate Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. East
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around
102. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ071-192100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-5) 68 (-4) 89
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+11) 100 (+13) 47
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3760 6630
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 10
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 45120 66300
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category 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 in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs
in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ033-192100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-1) 66 (-3) 89
RH % (24h trend) 54 (-10) 100 (0) 44
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5830 7360
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 8 SE 7
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 46640 51520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ094-192100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Showers Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 95 (-7) 69 (-4) 93
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+12) 100 (+16) 38
20FtWnd (mph) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4650 6560
Transport Wnd (mph) N 12 N 12
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 55800 78720
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.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.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
KSZ053-192100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
1208 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 50 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-4) 66 (-3) 88
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+6) 100 (+8) 50
20FtWnd (mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4810 6840
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 N 9
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 48100 61560
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs
in the lower 90s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$