905
FNUS53 KICT 191034
FWFICT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR KANSAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
DISCUSSION
THERE IS NO NOTEWORTHY FIRE WEATHER SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR THE
NEXT SEVEN DAYS. CHECK THE LATEST AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION FOR A
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE CURRENT FORECAST.
KSZ083-192100-
SEDGWICK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DERBY, HAYSVILLE, BEL AIRE, PARK CITY, MULVANE,
AND VALLEY CENTER
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 93 (-10) 68 (-2) 94
RH % (24H TREND) 43 (+15) 100 (+14) 35
20FTWND (MPH) N 6-10 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5950 8970
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 NE 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 59500 80730
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ067-192100-
RENO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 92 (-13) 66 (-3) 94
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (+23) 100 (+4) 37
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5980 9120
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 E 8
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 59800 72960
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ069-192100-
BUTLER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EL DORADO, AUGUSTA, ANDOVER, AND ROSE HILL
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 92 (-8) 67 (-3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+12) 100 (+12) 40
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5460 7460
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 54600 74600
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ049-192100-
SALINE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF SALINA
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-3) 67 (-2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 55 (-5) 100 (+1) 43
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5720 7570
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 N 8
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 68640 60560
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ093-192100-
COWLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 99 (-4) 69 (-4) 96
RH % (24H TREND) 31 (+3) 100 (+35) 34
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4340 8010
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 9 N 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 39060 80100
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW MODERATE LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND
101. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ099-192100-
MONTGOMERY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COFFEYVILLE AND INDEPENDENCE
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE TSTMS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 99 (-4) 71 (-1) 95
RH % (24H TREND) 34 (+3) 99 (+34) 38
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 4-8
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4060 7320
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 N 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 48720 87840
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. NORTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ068-192100-
HARVEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEWTON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-13) 66 (-3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 52 (+25) 100 (+3) 41
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5880 8910
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 NE 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 70560 80190
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ051-192100-
MCPHERSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF MCPHERSON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-12) 66 (-3) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 54 (+18) 100 (+1) 42
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5870 8810
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 N 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 70440 79290
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. NORTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ047-192100-
BARTON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF GREAT BEND
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-14) 66 (-3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+19) 99 (+4) 36
20FTWND (MPH) N 5-9 LGT/VAR E 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.03 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6300 8580
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 SW 8
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 75600 68640
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ092-192100-
SUMNER-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF WELLINGTON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 97 (-6) 69 (-4) 96
RH % (24H TREND) 35 (+8) 99 (+31) 32
20FTWND (MPH) NE 5-9 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4540 9020
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 NE 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 45400 81180
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND
101. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ100-192100-
LABETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF PARSONS
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE TSTMS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 99 (-1) 70 (-2) 94
RH % (24H TREND) 34 (+2) 98 (+31) 39
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 G15 NE 3-7 NE 4-8
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4140 6690
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) W 12 N 13
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 49680 86970
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND
100. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100. EAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ096-192100-
NEOSHO-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHANUTE
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE SHOWERS TSTMS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 94 (-4) 69 (-2) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+9) 99 (+20) 44
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.01 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2930 5910
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 10 N 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 29300 70920
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ072-192100-
ALLEN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF IOLA AND HUMBOLDT
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS SHOWERS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 90 (-5) 68 (-2) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 56 (+14) 100 (+12) 48
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.01 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3070 6780
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 12 N 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 36840 67800
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN
THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ052-192100-
MARION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HILLSBORO, MARION, AND PEABODY
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 86 (-8) 65 (-3) 89
RH % (24H TREND) 57 (+13) 100 (+1) 46
20FTWND (MPH) LGT/VAR LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5850 8360
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 N 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 70200 75240
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ050-192100-
RICE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LYONS AND STERLING
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-15) 65 (-3) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 46 (+23) 100 (+4) 37
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR E 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.05 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6240 8940
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 E 8
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 74880 71520
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ095-192100-
WILSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NEODESHA AND FREDONIA
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS SHOWERS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 94 (-8) 70 (0) 92
RH % (24H TREND) 45 (+14) 100 (+20) 42
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 G15 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.01 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3000 6290
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 30000 75480
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ082-192100-
KINGMAN-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF KINGMAN
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 93 (-12) 68 (-3) 96
RH % (24H TREND) 42 (+21) 100 (+8) 34
20FTWND (MPH) N 6-10 LGT/VAR E 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5150 8600
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 E 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 51500 77400
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND
102. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ070-192100-
GREENWOOD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EUREKA AND MADISON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-7) 67 (-2) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 54 (+10) 100 (+8) 47
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4460 6600
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 44600 66000
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ032-192100-
RUSSELL-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF RUSSELL
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 88 (-3) 66 (-3) 91
RH % (24H TREND) 47 (-3) 100 (+3) 38
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.02 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6240 7440
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 13 SE 7
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 81120 52080
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. EAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. NORTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ048-192100-
ELLSWORTH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELLSWORTH AND WILSON
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 87 (-8) 66 (-3) 90
RH % (24H TREND) 48 (+6) 100 (+3) 37
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.04 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5740 8260
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 13 E 8
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 74620 66080
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ091-192100-
HARPER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, HARPER, AND ATTICA
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 97 (-8) 69 (-4) 98
RH % (24H TREND) 34 (+7) 97 (+20) 30
20FTWND (MPH) N 5-9 LGT/VAR E 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4830 8630
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 E 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 48300 77670
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 101. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 103. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND 102. NORTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ098-192100-
CHAUTAUQUA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SEDAN AND CEDAR VALE
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY PCLDY MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE NONE SHOWERS NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 0 20 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 100 (-4) 70 (-3) 95
RH % (24H TREND) 31 (+5) 98 (+36) 35
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 4240 7510
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 42400 90120
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW MODERATE LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS AROUND 100.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S. EAST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS AROUND
102. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ071-192100-
WOODSON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF YATES CENTER
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 30 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 89 (-5) 68 (-1) 89
RH % (24H TREND) 55 (+11) 100 (+10) 47
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 2900 6630
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 10
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 29000 66300
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ033-192100-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF LINCOLN AND SYLVAN GROVE
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 40 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 86 (-1) 66 (-3) 89
RH % (24H TREND) 53 (-11) 100 (0) 44
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 6090 7360
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 13 SE 7
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 79170 51520
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 20 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
KSZ094-192100-
ELK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWARD, MOLINE, LONGTON, AND GRENOLA
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE SHOWERS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 20 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 95 (-7) 69 (-2) 93
RH % (24H TREND) 40 (+11) 100 (+24) 38
20FTWND (MPH) N 4-8 NE 3-7 NE 3-7
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.00 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 3500 6560
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) N 10 N 12
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 35000 78720
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE MID 90S. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 70S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
KSZ053-192100-
CHASE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COTTONWOOD FALLS AND STRONG CITY
533 AM CDT WED AUG 19 2026
TODAY TONIGHT THU
CLOUD COVER PCLDY MCLEAR MCLEAR
PRECIP TYPE TSTMS NONE NONE
CHANCE PRECIP (%) 50 0 0
TEMP (24H TREND) 86 (-4) 66 (-2) 88
RH % (24H TREND) 60 (+7) 100 (+2) 50
20FTWND (MPH) N 3-7 LGT/VAR LGT/VAR
PRECIP AMOUNT 0.01 0.00 0.00
MIXING HGT(FT-AGL/MSL) 5220 6840
TRANSPORT WND (MPH) NW 12 N 9
VENT RATE (MPH-FT) 62640 61560
SMOKE DISPERSAL 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH RECOVERY EXCELLENT
GFDI CATEGORY LOW LOW LOW
RFTI CATEGORY NIL NIL NIL
REMARKS...NONE.
FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 70. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 90S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 90S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
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