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FNUS53 KICT 161049
FWFICT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR KANSAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 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.
KSZ083-162100-
SEDGWICK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DERBY, HAYSVILLE, BEL AIRE, PARK CITY, MULVANE,
AND VALLEY CENTER
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 72 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+5) 85 (-10) 48
20FTWND (MPH) S 5-9 S 5-9 S 9-13 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7150 8220
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 85800 139740
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 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. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ067-162100-
RENO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (-1) 70 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+5) 87 (-7) 46
20FTWND (MPH) S 5-9 S 4-8 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7710 8400
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 77100 151200
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW 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 MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ069-162100-
BUTLER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EL DORADO, AUGUSTA, ANDOVER, AND ROSE HILL
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 70 (+1) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+1) 87 (-12) 49
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 4-8 S 8-12 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.01
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6390 8190
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 SW 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 76680 139230
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
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 LOWER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ049-162100-
SALINE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF SALINA
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 92 (0) 71 (+3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (+2) 82 (-11) 41
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 5-9 S 8-12
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 8180 8790
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 81800 140640
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. 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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ093-162100-
COWLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 71 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (0) 88 (-9) 49
20FTWND (MPH) S 5-9 S 3-7 S 8-12 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.01
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6520 7600
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 78240 136800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
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 LOWER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
AROUND 100. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ099-162100-
MONTGOMERY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COFFEYVILLE AND INDEPENDENCE
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-1) 72 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (-3) 92 (-8) 53
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 LGT/VAR SW 7-11 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5630 6800
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 SW 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 67560 102000
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
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 MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST 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 AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ068-162100-
HARVEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEWTON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 72 (+4) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+7) 85 (-13) 47
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 4-8 S 9-13
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7220 8090
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 72200 137530
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ051-162100-
MCPHERSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MCPHERSON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 70 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+6) 85 (-10) 44
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 4-8 S 9-13
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7750 8350
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 77500 141950
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. 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 MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ047-162100-
BARTON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF GREAT BEND
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 69 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 39 (+2) 86 (-2) 41
20FTWND (MPH) S 7-11 S 6-10 S 10-14
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 8860 8190
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 106320 139230
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 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 MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
KSZ092-162100-
SUMNER-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF WELLINGTON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (0) 71 (+1) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+1) 86 (-9) 47
20FTWND (MPH) S 6-10 G15 S 4-8 S 9-13 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7640 8130
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 13 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 99320 146340
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
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 MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 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 MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ100-162100-
LABETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF PARSONS
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 30
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (-1) 72 (+1) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (-4) 90 (-10) 51
20FTWND (MPH) SW 3-7 LGT/VAR SW 7-11
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4940 6410
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 10 SW 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 49400 102560
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST 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. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ096-162100-
NEOSHO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHANUTE
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-2) 72 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 55 (-2) 89 (-9) 52
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 LGT/VAR SW 6-10 G16
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4680 6590
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 SW 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 46800 98850
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST 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. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ072-162100-
ALLEN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF IOLA AND HUMBOLDT
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (-2) 71 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 59 (+1) 90 (-9) 54
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 S 3-7 SW 6-10
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4350 6720
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 SW 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 39150 100800
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ052-162100-
MARION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HILLSBORO, MARION, AND PEABODY
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 70 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+3) 86 (-12) 44
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 S 3-7 S 7-11
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6680 8350
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 60120 141950
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ050-162100-
RICE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LYONS AND STERLING
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (+1) 70 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 40 (+5) 85 (-4) 40
20FTWND (MPH) S 6-10 S 4-8 G15 S 10-14
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 8280 8320
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 82800 149760
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW 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 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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ095-162100-
WILSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEODESHA AND FREDONIA
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-1) 72 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (-3) 89 (-10) 52
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 LGT/VAR SW 7-11 G16
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4950 6580
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 SW 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 44550 105280
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST 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 IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ082-162100-
KINGMAN-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF KINGMAN
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (-1) 71 (+2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+8) 87 (-10) 48
20FTWND (MPH) S 5-9 G15 S 4-8 G15 S 9-13 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7920 8560
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 13 S 18
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 102960 154080
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW 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 MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 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 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ070-162100-
GREENWOOD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EUREKA AND MADISON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 70 (+1) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (-3) 89 (-11) 49
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 3-7 SW 8-12 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.04 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5340 7830
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 SW 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 53400 125280
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
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 LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ032-162100-
RUSSELL-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF RUSSELL
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (0) 69 (+2) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 38 (+2) 82 (-5) 38
20FTWND (MPH) SE 5-9 S 6-10 G15 S 8-12
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 9070 8430
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 S 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 81630 134880
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 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 MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ048-162100-
ELLSWORTH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH AND WILSON
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (0) 70 (+2) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 38 (+2) 82 (-9) 39
20FTWND (MPH) S 5-9 S 6-10 G15 S 9-13
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 8780 8900
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 10 S 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 87800 151300
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. 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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ091-162100-
HARPER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, HARPER, AND ATTICA
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 92 (0) 71 (+1) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (+1) 89 (-4) 46
20FTWND (MPH) S 6-10 G16 S 3-7 S 8-12 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.01
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7990 7880
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 14 S 20
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 111860 157600
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY MODERATE LOW 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 MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 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 AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ098-162100-
CHAUTAUQUA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEDAN AND CEDAR VALE
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (0) 71 (+1) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (-4) 89 (-10) 51
20FTWND (MPH) S 4-8 S 3-7 S 7-11 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.02
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6120 7030
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 S 16
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 73440 112480
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 10
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 MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST 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. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ071-162100-
WOODSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF YATES CENTER
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (-1) 71 (+2) 89
RH % (24H TREND) 58 (-2) 90 (-10) 54
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 S 3-7 SW 6-10 G16
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.04 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4500 7300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 8 SW 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 36000 109500
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ033-162100-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN AND SYLVAN GROVE
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER MCLEAR MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 91 (0) 70 (+3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 40 (0) 81 (-14) 40
20FTWND (MPH) SE 4-8 S 5-9 S 7-11
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 8700 8710
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 S 15
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 78300 130650
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. 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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ094-162100-
ELK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWARD, MOLINE, LONGTON, AND GRENOLA
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE TSTMS
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 20
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 71 (+2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 49 (-6) 89 (-10) 49
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 S 3-7 SW 7-11 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.01
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5550 7210
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 12 SW 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 66600 122570
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
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 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. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ053-162100-
CHASE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COTTONWOOD FALLS AND STRONG CITY
548 AM CDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY TONIGHT FRI
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (0) 70 (+1) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 49 (+1) 85 (-15) 45
20FTWND (MPH) S 3-7 S 4-8 SW 8-12
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.03 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5840 8300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 9 SW 17
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 52560 141100
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
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
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 LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
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