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FNUS53 KICT 231210
FWFICT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR KANSAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 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.
KSZ083-232100-
SEDGWICK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DERBY, HAYSVILLE, BEL AIRE, PARK CITY, MULVANE,
AND VALLEY CENTER
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 50 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-1) 73 (+5) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 49 (+11) 84 (+7) 53
20FTWND (MPH) SE 13-17 G23 SE 8-12 G21 S 13-17 G24
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.06 0.33
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4760 7250
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 18 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 85680 130500
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 30 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 80. HIGHS AROUND 103.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ067-232100-
RENO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 60 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 71 (+4) 93
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+11) 86 (+7) 49
20FTWND (MPH) SE 13-17 G25 SE 8-12 G22 S 11-15 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.16 0.32
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5390 7360
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 21 SW 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 113190 110400
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 50 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 100. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ069-232100-
BUTLER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EL DORADO, AUGUSTA, ANDOVER, AND ROSE HILL
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 70 50 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 85 (-2) 71 (+4) 89
RH % (24H TREND) 50 (+7) 87 (+7) 59
20FTWND (MPH) SE 9-13 G19 E 6-10 G17 S 11-15 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.06 0.03 0.21
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4280 6230
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 18 S 21
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 77040 130830
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 20 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 101. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ049-232100-
SALINE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF SALINA
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 80 80 70
TEMP (24H TREND) 84 (-5) 69 (+5) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (+10) 92 (+7) 54
20FTWND (MPH) SE 12-16 G23 SE 8-12 G18 S 10-14 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.06 0.28 0.16
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5150 8710
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 18 S 13
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 92700 113230
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 40 70 60
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 80. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ093-232100-
COWLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 40 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (0) 72 (+4) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+9) 83 (+8) 55
20FTWND (MPH) SE 9-13 G20 E 6-10 G18 S 11-15 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.01 0.12
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4210 5760
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 17 S 20
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 71570 115200
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 10 30
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 103. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ099-232100-
MONTGOMERY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COFFEYVILLE AND INDEPENDENCE
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-2) 73 (+4) 87
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+7) 80 (+2) 61
20FTWND (MPH) E 5-9 E 3-7 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.09 0.00 0.02
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3860 4690
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 13 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 50180 79730
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 0 10
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 103. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ068-232100-
HARVEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEWTON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 80 60 70
TEMP (24H TREND) 86 (-3) 72 (+6) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 51 (+12) 88 (+7) 55
20FTWND (MPH) SE 12-16 G22 SE 7-11 G18 S 12-16 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.03 0.08 0.27
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4990 7300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 20 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 99800 124100
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 40 60
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 80. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ051-232100-
MCPHERSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MCPHERSON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 60 70 70
TEMP (24H TREND) 85 (-4) 70 (+5) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 50 (+11) 89 (+6) 52
20FTWND (MPH) SE 12-16 G21 SE 7-11 G19 S 11-15 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.17 0.29
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5250 7300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 20 SW 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 105000 116800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 60 60
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ047-232100-
BARTON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF GREAT BEND
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE NONE TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 70 40
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 71 (+6) 94
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (+11) 82 (+4) 45
20FTWND (MPH) SE 15-19 G26 SE 11-15 G23 SW 8-12 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.28 0.04
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5440 7760
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 21 W 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 114240 77600
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 60 30
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ092-232100-
SUMNER-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF WELLINGTON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 40 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (+1) 73 (+3) 94
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+7) 81 (+8) 51
20FTWND (MPH) SE 11-15 G23 SE 7-11 G20 S 12-16 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.04 0.04 0.22
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4940 7200
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 20 S 20
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 98800 144000
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 20 40
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 104. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ100-232100-
LABETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF PARSONS
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 30
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-2) 72 (+4) 87
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+4) 78 (-1) 60
20FTWND (MPH) E 5-9 SE 3-7 S 7-11 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.07 0.00 0.01
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3570 4090
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 13 S 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 46410 61350
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 10
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 103. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ096-232100-
NEOSHO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHANUTE
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 20 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 84 (-3) 71 (+3) 86
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (+12) 79 (0) 64
20FTWND (MPH) E 5-9 E 3-7 S 7-11 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.08 0.01 0.04
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3260 4140
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 13 S 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 42380 62100
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 10 20
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 102. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ072-232100-
ALLEN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF IOLA AND HUMBOLDT
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 30 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 82 (-5) 70 (+4) 84
RH % (24H TREND) 59 (+17) 82 (+2) 69
20FTWND (MPH) SE 5-9 E 4-8 S 7-11 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.16 0.01 0.11
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2840 3960
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 12 S 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 34080 59400
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 10 40
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ052-232100-
MARION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HILLSBORO, MARION, AND PEABODY
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 100 70 70
TEMP (24H TREND) 83 (-4) 69 (+5) 88
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (+10) 92 (+8) 58
20FTWND (MPH) SE 10-14 SE 6-10 G16 S 10-14 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.11 0.15 0.31
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4630 7040
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 18 SW 20
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 83340 140800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 40 60 70
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ050-232100-
RICE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LYONS AND STERLING
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 70 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-3) 71 (+5) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (+11) 85 (+6) 46
20FTWND (MPH) SE 14-18 G25 SE 9-13 G22 S 10-14 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.24 0.18
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5260 7470
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 20 SW 13
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 105200 97110
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 60 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 101. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ095-232100-
WILSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEODESHA AND FREDONIA
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 20 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 85 (-2) 72 (+4) 86
RH % (24H TREND) 49 (+9) 81 (+2) 63
20FTWND (MPH) E 5-9 G16 E 3-7 S 8-12 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.17 0.00 0.04
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3550 4770
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 14 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 49700 81090
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 10 20
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 102. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ082-232100-
KINGMAN-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF KINGMAN
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 10 50 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 92 (0) 73 (+4) 95
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+14) 83 (+8) 47
20FTWND (MPH) SE 13-17 G25 SE 9-13 G23 S 12-16 G23
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.14 0.28
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5390 7510
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 21 S 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 113190 120160
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 50 40
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 104. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 101. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ070-232100-
GREENWOOD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EUREKA AND MADISON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 40 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 84 (-2) 70 (+4) 86
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (+9) 89 (+8) 64
20FTWND (MPH) SE 8-12 G18 E 5-9 G15 S 11-15 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.24 0.02 0.17
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3470 5350
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 15 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 52050 90950
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 50 10 40
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ032-232100-
RUSSELL-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF RUSSELL
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 80 40
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (-2) 70 (+7) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+13) 86 (+6) 46
20FTWND (MPH) SE 15-19 G25 SE 10-14 G20 W 6-10 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.36 0.04
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5570 7680
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 20 NW 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 111400 69120
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 70 30
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. SOUTH
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 104. SOUTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ048-232100-
ELLSWORTH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH AND WILSON
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 70 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 85 (-4) 70 (+6) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (+10) 87 (+7) 46
20FTWND (MPH) SE 14-18 G24 SE 10-14 G21 SW 9-13 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.35 0.07
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5310 7760
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 21 SW 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 111510 93120
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 70 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 80. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ091-232100-
HARPER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, HARPER, AND ATTICA
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 10 40 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 94 (+1) 74 (+4) 97
RH % (24H TREND) 41 (+5) 81 (+9) 45
20FTWND (MPH) SE 11-15 G23 SE 7-11 G20 S 10-14 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.11 0.19
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5960 7410
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 21 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 125160 125970
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 40
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 105. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ098-232100-
CHAUTAUQUA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEDAN AND CEDAR VALE
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 20 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (-1) 72 (+4) 88
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+8) 82 (+6) 59
20FTWND (MPH) E 6-10 G16 E 3-7 S 9-13 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.05 0.00 0.04
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3890 5140
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) E 15 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 58350 87380
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 10 10
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 103. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ071-232100-
WOODSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF YATES CENTER
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 30 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 83 (-3) 70 (+4) 85
RH % (24H TREND) 57 (+15) 86 (+5) 69
20FTWND (MPH) E 5-9 G16 E 4-8 G15 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.28 0.01 0.11
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3080 4510
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 13 S 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 40040 67650
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 40 10 30
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ033-232100-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN AND SYLVAN GROVE
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY PCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 70 50
TEMP (24H TREND) 84 (-4) 69 (+5) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (+11) 92 (+7) 51
20FTWND (MPH) SE 13-17 G24 SE 9-13 G19 SW 7-11 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.34 0.08
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5230 8680
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 20 NW 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 104600 86800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 70 50
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ094-232100-
ELK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWARD, MOLINE, LONGTON, AND GRENOLA
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 30 60
TEMP (24H TREND) 86 (-2) 71 (+4) 87
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (+7) 83 (+5) 60
20FTWND (MPH) SE 7-11 G17 E 4-8 S 10-14 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.09 0.00 0.05
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3680 5320
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 15 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 55200 90440
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 30 10 20
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 102. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ053-232100-
CHASE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COTTONWOOD FALLS AND STRONG CITY
709 AM CDT THU JUL 23 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLDY
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS TSTMS TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 90 60 80
TEMP (24H TREND) 83 (-3) 69 (+4) 86
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (+10) 91 (+7) 61
20FTWND (MPH) SE 9-13 E 6-10 G16 S 11-15 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.24 0.12 0.30
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3420 5770
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SE 17 SW 20
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 58140 115400
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 50 50 70
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
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