Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
784
FNUS53 KICT 171543
FWFICT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.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.
KSZ083-172100-
Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City,
Valley Center, and Wichita
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+3) 59 (-4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+9) 95 (+17) 34
20FtWnd (mph) SW 10-14 G20 Lgt/Var NW 11-15 G30
Precip Amount 0.00 0.13 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4960 6090
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 NW 22
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 84320 133980
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s. North
winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ067-172100-
Reno-
Including the city of Hutchinson
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 0 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 81 (0) 54 (-8) 78
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+11) 86 (+9) 32
20FtWnd (mph) SW 7-11 G17 Lgt/Var NW 13-17 G31
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5200 6610
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 NW 28
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 67600 185080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ069-172100-
Butler-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 40 20
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+4) 59 (-4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 45 (+8) 96 (+18) 36
20FtWnd (mph) SW 10-14 G21 W 3-7 W 9-13 G26
Precip Amount 0.00 0.18 0.02
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5060 5640
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 21 NW 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 106260 101520
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 30
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ049-172100-
Saline-
Including the city of Salina
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-1) 52 (-11) 76
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+8) 83 (+2) 32
20FtWnd (mph) W 7-11 G18 Lgt/Var NW 14-18 G33
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5120 6140
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 NW 31
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 66560 190340
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ093-172100-
Cowley-
Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 40 20
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+4) 60 (-3) 80
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+4) 98 (+20) 39
20FtWnd (mph) S 12-16 G22 SW 4-8 W 9-13 G23
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.04
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5540 5400
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 22 NW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 121880 86400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 30 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ099-172100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 40
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+3) 63 (+1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+2) 100 (+16) 47
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 G22 S 5-9 SW 8-12 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.14 0.23
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5460 4020
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 120120 64320
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30 30
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs around 70. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ068-172100-
Harvey-
Including the city of Newton
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 58 (-5) 78
RH % (24h trend) 50 (+14) 88 (+9) 34
20FtWnd (mph) SW 9-13 G19 Lgt/Var NW 11-15 G29
Precip Amount 0.00 0.06 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5070 6120
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 NW 25
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 70980 153000
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...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ051-172100-
McPherson-
Including the city of McPherson
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 80 (+1) 54 (-8) 77
RH % (24h trend) 50 (+11) 83 (+1) 32
20FtWnd (mph) SW 7-11 G18 Lgt/Var NW 12-16 G28
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5040 6010
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 NW 29
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 65520 174290
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ047-172100-
Barton-
Including the city of Great Bend
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Mclear
Precip Type Showers None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 77 (-3) 49 (-11) 75
RH % (24h trend) 38 (+3) 79 (-2) 28
20FtWnd (mph) NW 6-10 Lgt/Var NW 16-20 G36
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4930 6290
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 NW 33
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 49300 207570
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL Elevated
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ092-172100-
Sumner-
Including the city of Wellington
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+3) 59 (-3) 80
RH % (24h trend) 42 (+6) 99 (+22) 35
20FtWnd (mph) SW 10-14 G20 Lgt/Var W 8-12 G27
Precip Amount 0.00 0.12 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5430 5670
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 NW 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 108600 96390
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 20 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around
70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ100-172100-
Labette-
Including the city of Parsons
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 60
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+2) 63 (+1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+4) 100 (+21) 49
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G22 S 6-10 SW 9-13 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.16 0.33
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4990 4150
Transport Wnd (mph) S 21 SW 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 104790 87150
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 20 50
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ096-172100-
Neosho-
Including the city of Chanute
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 50
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+2) 63 (+1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 44 (+5) 100 (+21) 49
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G22 S 5-9 SW 7-11 G20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.14
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4700 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 18
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 103400 77400
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30 30
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ072-172100-
Allen-
Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 40
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 62 (+1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+8) 99 (+16) 47
20FtWnd (mph) S 12-16 G22 SW 4-8 SW 8-12 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.11
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4910 4620
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 17
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 108020 78540
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 40 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear, cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50. Highs in
the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ052-172100-
Marion-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 81 (+2) 57 (-5) 77
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+10) 88 (+7) 31
20FtWnd (mph) SW 9-13 G19 Lgt/Var NW 10-14 G27
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4490 6060
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 16 NW 25
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 71840 151500
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 10 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ050-172100-
Rice-
Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-2) 52 (-9) 76
RH % (24h trend) 46 (+9) 80 (-1) 29
20FtWnd (mph) W 6-10 G16 Lgt/Var NW 14-18 G32
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5120 6530
Transport Wnd (mph) W 12 NW 31
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 61440 202430
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...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ095-172100-
Wilson-
Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+1) 62 (-1) 80
RH % (24h trend) 45 (+5) 100 (+20) 46
20FtWnd (mph) S 10-14 G22 SW 4-8 SW 7-11 G22
Precip Amount 0.00 0.19 0.08
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5300 4880
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 116600 78080
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 40 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ082-172100-
Kingman-
Including the city of Kingman
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+2) 56 (-7) 79
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+11) 92 (+16) 32
20FtWnd (mph) SW 8-12 G18 Lgt/Var N 12-16 G29
Precip Amount 0.00 0.02 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5330 6170
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 NW 26
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 74620 160420
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...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ070-172100-
Greenwood-
Including the cities of Eureka and Madison
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 20
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+3) 60 (-2) 79
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+6) 99 (+13) 40
20FtWnd (mph) S 12-16 G22 SW 3-7 W 9-13 G25
Precip Amount 0.00 0.20 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5220 5270
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 22 NW 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 114840 84320
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 40 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50. Highs in
the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
$$
KSZ032-172100-
Russell-
Including the city of Russell
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Mclear
Precip Type Showers None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-6) 48 (-12) 73
RH % (24h trend) 34 (+5) 74 (-8) 28
20FtWnd (mph) NW 6-10 Lgt/Var NW 18-22 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4930 6250
Transport Wnd (mph) N 13 NW 35
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 64090 218750
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL Elevated
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs around 70. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
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KSZ048-172100-
Ellsworth-
Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-2) 50 (-11) 75
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+5) 76 (-4) 28
20FtWnd (mph) NW 6-10 G16 Lgt/Var NW 15-19 G34
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4800 6530
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 12 NW 32
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 57600 208960
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL Elevated
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
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KSZ091-172100-
Harper-
Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 0
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+3) 57 (-5) 80
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+2) 99 (+17) 29
20FtWnd (mph) SW 7-11 G18 Lgt/Var NW 8-12 G26
Precip Amount 0.00 0.04 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5960 6300
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 17 NW 23
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 101320 144900
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...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around
70. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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KSZ098-172100-
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+3) 62 (+1) 80
RH % (24h trend) 42 (+3) 99 (+12) 43
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G22 SW 5-9 SW 8-12 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.12 0.12
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5640 4350
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 16
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 124080 69600
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 30 20
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around
70. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
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KSZ071-172100-
Woodson-
Including the city of Yates Center
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 30
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+2) 62 (0) 80
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+8) 99 (+13) 44
20FtWnd (mph) S 11-15 G22 SW 3-7 W 7-11 G22
Precip Amount 0.00 0.15 0.06
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5200 4860
Transport Wnd (mph) S 22 W 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 114400 72900
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 40 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50. Highs in
the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KSZ033-172100-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-3) 49 (-12) 76
RH % (24h trend) 40 (+3) 80 (-3) 29
20FtWnd (mph) NW 6-10 G15 Lgt/Var NW 16-20 G35
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4700 6400
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 13 NW 33
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 61100 211200
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 0 0
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Moderate
RFTI Category NIL NIL Elevated
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
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KSZ094-172100-
Elk-
Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+4) 61 (-1) 80
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+3) 100 (+15) 41
20FtWnd (mph) S 12-16 G22 SW 4-8 W 8-12 G22
Precip Amount 0.00 0.20 0.06
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5380 4770
Transport Wnd (mph) S 23 NW 15
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 123740 71550
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 0 40 10
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
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KSZ053-172100-
Chase-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
1043 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025
Today Tonight Sat
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 60 20
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 59 (-3) 78
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+10) 94 (+15) 32
20FtWnd (mph) SW 11-15 G22 Lgt/Var W 10-14 G27
Precip Amount 0.00 0.23 0.02
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4410 6060
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 20 NW 21
Vent Rate (mph-ft) 88200 127260
Smoke Dispersal 5 5
CWR 10 40
RH Recovery Excellent
GFDI Category Low Low Low
RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear, warmer. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
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