054
FNUS53 KICT 170746
FWFICT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR KANSAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 107 AM CST MON FEB 16 2026
FOR TUESDAY: A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL KANSAS WITH A FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINING IN EFFECT FOR
AREA ALONG AND WEST OF THE FLINT HILLS. STRONG SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS
COMBINED WITH LOW RH VALUES AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES CONTINUE
TO SUPPORT VERY HIGH TO EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. MODEL
GUIDANCE HAS SLOWED THE APPROACH OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY TOMORROW
AFTERNOON/EVENING THUS THE DRIER AIR WILL HOLD OFF TILL AFTER 00Z.
THAT, COMBINED WITH UPPER LEVEL CLOUDS, COULD ACT TO CURB SOME FIRE
WX CONCERNS. THE GFDI REFLECTS THESE FACTORS AS THE EXTREME GFDI IS
CONFINED TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KANSAS WHERE THE RFW IS IN EFFECT.
FOR THURSDAY: STRONG POST-FRONTAL NORTHWESTERLY WINDS COMBINED WITH
MUCH DRIER AIR WILL LEAD TO VERY HIGH GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER AREAWIDE
FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION, ADDITIONAL DAYS OF DRYING UNDER
WARM AND BREEZY CONDITIONS THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS COULD FURTHER PRIME
FUELS FOR INCREASED FIRE CONDITIONS.
KSZ083-172200-
SEDGWICK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DERBY, HAYSVILLE, BEL AIRE, PARK CITY,
VALLEY CENTER, AND WICHITA
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 72 (0) 40 (-14) 69
RH % (24H TREND) 38 (-6) 47 (-35) 21
20FTWND (MPH) S 21-25 G38 W 10-14 G23 S 10-14 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2050 4880
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 28 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 57400 136640
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ067-172200-
RENO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 75 (+1) 38 (-15) 69
RH % (24H TREND) 20 (-18) 46 (-33) 18
20FTWND (MPH) SW 21-25 G39 W 9-13 G24 S 11-15 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5380 6590
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 31 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 166780 184520
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH VERY HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ069-172200-
BUTLER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EL DORADO, AUGUSTA, ANDOVER, AND ROSE HILL
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (+1) 41 (-12) 70
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (-2) 54 (-31) 17
20FTWND (MPH) S 20-24 G35 W 9-13 G23 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2100 5250
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 30 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 63000 147000
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 60.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ049-172200-
SALINE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF SALINA
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 74 (+3) 39 (-13) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 23 (-18) 46 (-35) 20
20FTWND (MPH) SW 23-27 G39 W 8-12 G21 S 8-12 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3860 5900
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 35 S 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 135100 153400
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ093-172200-
COWLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 73 (+1) 41 (-12) 73
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (+3) 58 (-28) 16
20FTWND (MPH) S 19-23 G33 W 8-12 G22 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2330 5220
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 29 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 67570 146160
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ099-172200-
MONTGOMERY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COFFEYVILLE AND INDEPENDENCE
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 72 (+2) 44 (-8) 73
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+6) 74 (-15) 16
20FTWND (MPH) S 17-21 G34 W 7-11 G21 S 5-9 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2650 5090
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 33 S 25
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 87450 127250
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ068-172200-
HARVEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEWTON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (0) 39 (-14) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (-10) 49 (-35) 21
20FTWND (MPH) S 21-25 G36 W 8-12 G21 S 10-14 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2470 5010
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 29 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 71630 140280
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ051-172200-
MCPHERSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MCPHERSON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 72 (+1) 39 (-14) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 27 (-16) 46 (-35) 20
20FTWND (MPH) S 23-27 G38 W 8-12 G21 S 9-13 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3750 5770
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 32 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 120000 161560
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ047-172200-
BARTON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF GREAT BEND
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 77 (+7) 36 (-14) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 16 (-19) 44 (-27) 17
20FTWND (MPH) SW 25-29 G43 W 10-14 G23 S 11-15 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6850 8400
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 39 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 267150 235200
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NR CRITICAL NR CRITICAL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS AROUND 50. WEST
WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ092-172200-
SUMNER-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF WELLINGTON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 75 (+2) 41 (-13) 71
RH % (24H TREND) 36 (-4) 46 (-37) 19
20FTWND (MPH) S 20-24 G35 W 9-13 G23 S 9-13 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2130 5010
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 26 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 55380 140280
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS AROUND
50. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ100-172200-
LABETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF PARSONS
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (+2) 45 (-7) 72
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (+11) 75 (-14) 18
20FTWND (MPH) S 17-21 G34 SW 7-11 G24 S 5-9 G16
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2570 4330
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 35 SW 25
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 89950 108250
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND
30. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ096-172200-
NEOSHO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHANUTE
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 70 (+2) 44 (-8) 71
RH % (24H TREND) 54 (+9) 74 (-16) 18
20FTWND (MPH) S 17-21 G36 W 7-11 G24 S 5-9 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2600 4300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 33 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 85800 111800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS
IN THE MID 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ072-172200-
ALLEN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF IOLA AND HUMBOLDT
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE SHOWERS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 70 (+3) 43 (-8) 70
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (+4) 74 (-17) 19
20FTWND (MPH) S 18-22 G34 W 8-12 G23 S 5-9 G16
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2600 4150
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 32 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 83200 107900
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
MID 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ052-172200-
MARION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HILLSBORO, MARION, AND PEABODY
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (+2) 40 (-13) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 37 (-8) 49 (-36) 19
20FTWND (MPH) S 21-25 G37 W 8-12 G21 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2470 5250
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 30 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 74100 147000
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
MID 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ050-172200-
RICE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LYONS AND STERLING
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 75 (+4) 38 (-14) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 18 (-18) 44 (-33) 18
20FTWND (MPH) SW 22-26 G41 W 8-12 G22 S 10-14 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4980 7040
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 36 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 179280 197120
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH VERY HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NR CRITICAL NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ095-172200-
WILSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEODESHA AND FREDONIA
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (+1) 44 (-8) 71
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+5) 70 (-20) 16
20FTWND (MPH) S 18-22 G36 W 7-11 G22 S 6-10 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2620 4880
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 33 S 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 86460 126880
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ082-172200-
KINGMAN-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF KINGMAN
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 76 (+1) 40 (-14) 70
RH % (24H TREND) 26 (-11) 46 (-31) 19
20FTWND (MPH) SW 21-25 G37 W 9-13 G23 S 10-14 G22
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5330 6120
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 29 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 154570 171360
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH VERY HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS AROUND
50. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ070-172200-
GREENWOOD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EUREKA AND MADISON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (-1) 43 (-9) 71
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (+1) 61 (-27) 15
20FTWND (MPH) S 22-26 G37 W 10-14 G22 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2620 5330
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 30 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 78600 138580
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ032-172200-
RUSSELL-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF RUSSELL
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 78 (+9) 36 (-12) 67
RH % (24H TREND) 14 (-22) 44 (-30) 17
20FTWND (MPH) SW 25-29 G42 W 8-12 G21 S 9-13 G20
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 7440 7740
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 37 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 275280 216720
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NR CRITICAL ELEVATED ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ048-172200-
ELLSWORTH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH AND WILSON
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 75 (+5) 38 (-13) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 18 (-18) 41 (-35) 18
20FTWND (MPH) SW 24-28 G41 W 10-14 G23 S 9-13 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5080 6980
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 37 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 187960 195440
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NR CRITICAL ELEVATED ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ091-172200-
HARPER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, HARPER, AND ATTICA
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 76 (+1) 40 (-14) 71
RH % (24H TREND) 28 (-9) 44 (-35) 18
20FTWND (MPH) SW 20-24 G33 W 7-11 G21 S 8-12 G21
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2860 5960
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 25 S 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 71500 166880
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ098-172200-
CHAUTAUQUA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEDAN AND CEDAR VALE
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 74 (+2) 43 (-10) 73
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+7) 64 (-24) 16
20FTWND (MPH) S 17-21 G33 W 7-11 G20 S 7-11 G18
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2650 5270
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) S 32 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 84800 137020
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ071-172200-
WOODSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF YATES CENTER
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 70 (+1) 43 (-9) 70
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+1) 69 (-21) 18
20FTWND (MPH) S 20-24 G36 W 8-12 G23 S 6-10 G17
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2570 4780
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 31 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 79670 124280
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
MID 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ033-172200-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN AND SYLVAN GROVE
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 76 (+7) 38 (-12) 68
RH % (24H TREND) 17 (-24) 45 (-35) 19
20FTWND (MPH) SW 22-26 G40 W 9-13 G21 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5250 6740
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 33 SW 25
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 173250 168500
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY POOR
GFDI CATEGORY EXTREME VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY NR CRITICAL NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS AROUND 50. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS AROUND 50. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
KSZ094-172200-
ELK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWARD, MOLINE, LONGTON, AND GRENOLA
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR CLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 72 (0) 44 (-9) 72
RH % (24H TREND) 44 (+6) 63 (-24) 15
20FTWND (MPH) S 20-24 G35 W 9-13 G22 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2600 5300
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 32 SW 26
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 83200 137800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ053-172200-
CHASE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COTTONWOOD FALLS AND STRONG CITY
145 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
TODAY TONIGHT WED
CLOUD COVER MCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 71 (+1) 41 (-12) 69
RH % (24H TREND) 41 (-1) 54 (-31) 17
20FTWND (MPH) S 22-26 G38 W 9-13 G22 S 8-12 G19
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2180 5430
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) SW 33 SW 28
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 71940 152040
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY VERY HIGH VERY HIGH HIGH
RFTI CATEGORY ELEVATED NIL ELEVATED
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. COOLER. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
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