655  
FNUS53 KICT 151718  
FWFICT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR KANSAS  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
ISSUED AT
315 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
VERY HIGH GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER LIKELY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH  
SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN THE 25 TO 35 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH.  
THE HIGHER END OF THESE SPEEDS WILL BE FOR AREAS ALONG AND NORTHWEST  
OF THE KS TURNPIKE. AFTERNOON RH VALUES ARE FORECAST TO AROUND 30%  
FOR ALL OF THE AREA. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE WIDESPREAD VERY  
HIGH FIRE DANGER, WITH THE HIGHER VALUES FOR LOCATIONS WEST OF I-  
135. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S MAY  
SOMEWHAT MITIGATE FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS.  
 
KSZ083-152200-  
SEDGWICK-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DERBY, HAYSVILLE, BEL AIRE, PARK CITY,  
VALLEY CENTER, AND WICHITA  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 56 (+11) 31 (+9) 45  
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+3) 79 (-7) 27  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 11-15 G24 NW 8-12 G27 NW 22-26 G37  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2340 9060  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 21 NW 39  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 49140 353340  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NR CRITICAL  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ067-152200-  
RENO-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 61 (+17) 31 (+9) 44  
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (-10) 73 (-15) 26  
20FTWND (MPH) W 10-14 G23 NW 8-12 G28 NW 23-27 G40  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2780 8870  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 24 NW 41  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 66720 363670  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. WARMER. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ069-152200-  
BUTLER-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EL DORADO, AUGUSTA, ANDOVER, AND ROSE HILL  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 53 (+9) 31 (+11) 44  
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+4) 83 (-4) 27  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 10-14 G25 NW 7-11 G28 NW 20-24 G35  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2280 8850  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 24 NW 38  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 54720 336300  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ049-152200-  
SALINE-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF SALINA  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR PCLDY PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 56 (+14) 30 (+9) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 43 (-10) 76 (-12) 32  
20FTWND (MPH) W 10-14 G24 NW 9-13 G28 NW 23-27 G40  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2810 8510  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 23 NW 36  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 64630 306360  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ093-152200-  
COWLEY-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 54 (+8) 31 (+12) 48  
RH % (24H TREND) 40 (+5) 81 (-9) 22  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 10-14 G24 N 6-10 G25 NW 18-22 G32  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2520 8810  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 24 NW 38  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 60480 334780  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ099-152200-  
MONTGOMERY-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COFFEYVILLE AND INDEPENDENCE  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE SPRINKLES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 50 (+3) 31 (+14) 47  
RH % (24H TREND) 33 (+5) 85 (-3) 24  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 8-12 G22 NW 4-8 G20 NW 15-19 G32  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2680 8270  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 30  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 69680 248100  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ068-152200-  
HARVEY-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEWTON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 56 (+13) 31 (+11) 43  
RH % (24H TREND) 43 (+3) 79 (-12) 29  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 11-15 G25 NW 8-12 G28 NW 22-26 G36  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2440 8640  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 23 NW 38  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 56120 328320  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS AROUND 30. NORTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ051-152200-  
MCPHERSON-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MCPHERSON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 57 (+15) 30 (+9) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (-7) 76 (-9) 30  
20FTWND (MPH) W 10-14 G25 NW 8-12 G28 NW 22-26 G38  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2680 8240  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 23 NW 37  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 61640 304880  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ047-152200-  
BARTON-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF GREAT BEND  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR PCLDY MCLEAR  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 62 (+19) 30 (+6) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 30 (-20) 67 (-21) 27  
20FTWND (MPH) NW 10-14 G20 NW 10-14 G32 NW 24-28 G42  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3780 8800  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 28 NW 45  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 105840 396000  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. WARMER. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ092-152200-  
SUMNER-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF WELLINGTON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 58 (+12) 32 (+11) 47  
RH % (24H TREND) 41 (+1) 80 (-6) 23  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 9-13 G22 N 6-10 G26 NW 19-23 G36  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2340 8950  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 22 NW 40  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 51480 358000  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR, WARMER. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 40.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ100-152200-  
LABETTE-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF PARSONS  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE SPRINKLES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 48 (+1) 31 (+15) 47  
RH % (24H TREND) 32 (+8) 85 (-1) 26  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 8-12 G21 NW 4-8 G19 NW 14-18 G31  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2570 8050  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 25 NW 31  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 64250 249550  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTH  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ096-152200-  
NEOSHO-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHANUTE  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE SPRINKLES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 47 (+2) 31 (+13) 45  
RH % (24H TREND) 35 (+9) 85 (+3) 28  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 8-12 G22 NW 4-8 G21 NW 15-19 G33  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2520 8050  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 33  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 65520 265650  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 30.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ072-152200-  
ALLEN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF IOLA AND HUMBOLDT  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 48 (+4) 31 (+14) 44  
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (+8) 84 (+3) 32  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 9-13 G24 NW 6-10 G22 NW 18-22 G34  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2490 8250  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 36  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 64740 297000  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ052-152200-  
MARION-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HILLSBORO, MARION, AND PEABODY  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 53 (+11) 30 (+11) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (0) 81 (-3) 29  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 10-14 G26 NW 7-11 G28 NW 21-25 G37  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2390 8230  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 23 NW 37  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 54970 304510  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ050-152200-  
RICE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LYONS AND STERLING  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 60 (+17) 30 (+7) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 35 (-13) 70 (-15) 27  
20FTWND (MPH) W 9-13 G23 NW 8-12 G29 NW 21-25 G40  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3070 8190  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 25 NW 40  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 76750 327600  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ095-152200-  
WILSON-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEODESHA AND FREDONIA  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 50 (+5) 31 (+15) 46  
RH % (24H TREND) 35 (+3) 85 (-3) 26  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 9-13 G23 NW 5-9 G22 NW 16-20 G35  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2630 8390  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 28 NW 33  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 73640 276870  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ082-152200-  
KINGMAN-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF KINGMAN  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 61 (+15) 32 (+11) 46  
RH % (24H TREND) 38 (-4) 75 (-14) 24  
20FTWND (MPH) W 9-13 G21 N 7-11 G27 NW 21-25 G39  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2440 8870  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 22 NW 44  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 53680 390280  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NR CRITICAL  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR, WARMER. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ070-152200-  
GREENWOOD-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EUREKA AND MADISON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE FLURRIES FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 51 (+7) 31 (+13) 44  
RH % (24H TREND) 39 (+4) 83 (+1) 27  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 11-15 G25 NW 8-12 G29 NW 21-25 G37  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2600 8510  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 25 NW 36  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 65000 306360  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS AROUND 30. NORTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ032-152200-  
RUSSELL-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF RUSSELL  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR PCLDY PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 61 (+18) 29 (+5) 41  
RH % (24H TREND) 29 (-17) 64 (-24) 26  
20FTWND (MPH) NW 10-14 G21 NW 10-14 G29 NW 24-28 G41  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3990 8720  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 29 NW 43  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 115710 374960  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. WARMER. LOWS AROUND 8. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ048-152200-  
ELLSWORTH-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH AND WILSON  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR PCLDY PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 60 (+17) 29 (+7) 41  
RH % (24H TREND) 34 (-17) 67 (-20) 28  
20FTWND (MPH) NW 10-14 G22 NW 11-15 G30 NW 23-27 G40  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3330 8280  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 26 NW 39  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 86580 322920  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ091-152200-  
HARPER-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, HARPER, AND ATTICA  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 61 (+14) 32 (+11) 47  
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (-8) 76 (-11) 21  
20FTWND (MPH) W 6-10 G19 N 5-9 G27 NW 16-20 G36  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2410 8710  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 20 NW 43  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 48200 374530  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR, WARMER. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ098-152200-  
CHAUTAUQUA-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEDAN AND CEDAR VALE  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER CLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE SPRINKLES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 52 (+4) 32 (+14) 48  
RH % (24H TREND) 35 (+4) 81 (-5) 22  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 9-13 G23 NW 5-9 G22 NW 16-20 G31  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2680 8260  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 35  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 69680 289100  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ071-152200-  
WOODSON-  
INCLUDING THE CITY OF YATES CENTER  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE FLURRIES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 50 (+6) 31 (+12) 44  
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (+1) 85 (-2) 29  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 9-13 G25 NW 6-10 G23 NW 18-22 G37  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2600 8440  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 37  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 67600 312280  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. NORTH WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ033-152200-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN AND SYLVAN GROVE  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR PCLDY PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 58 (+16) 29 (+6) 42  
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (-12) 70 (-16) 30  
20FTWND (MPH) NW 9-13 G20 NW 10-14 G28 NW 23-27 G40  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3520 8470  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 26 NW 38  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 91520 321860  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. WARMER. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ094-152200-  
ELK-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWARD, MOLINE, LONGTON, AND GRENOLA  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE SPRINKLES  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 10  
TEMP (24H TREND) 51 (+5) 32 (+14) 46  
RH % (24H TREND) 36 (+4) 82 (-1) 24  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 10-14 G24 NW 7-11 G25 NW 19-23 G34  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2620 8480  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 26 NW 36  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 68120 305280  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
KSZ053-152200-  
CHASE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COTTONWOOD FALLS AND STRONG CITY  
1118 AM CST THU JAN 15 2026  
 
TODAY TONIGHT FRI  
 
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR PCLDY  
PRECIP TYPE NONE SPRINKLES NONE  
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 10 0  
TEMP (24H TREND) 51 (+8) 30 (+12) 43  
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+4) 80 (-1) 29  
20FTWND (MPH) SW 11-15 G25 NW 8-12 G29 NW 21-25 G38  
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00  
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2390 8120  
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 25 NW 38  
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 59750 308560  
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5  
CWR 0 0  
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT  
GFDI CATEGORY HIGH MODERATE VERY HIGH  
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL ELEVATED  
 
REMARKS...NONE.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COOL. LOWS AROUND 9. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS  
5 TO 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
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