FNUS53 KICT 180634 FWFICT Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Kansas National Weather Service Wichita KS 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 .DISCUSSION... Issued at 238 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 Strong south winds sustained around 25-35 mph and gusting to 45 mph will continue through the afternoon hours today. Combined with above normal temperatures and very low RH values, these factors will result in very high grassland fire danger in areas primarily west of Interstate 135. KSZ083-182100- Sedgwick- Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Mulvane, and Valley Center 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 20 80 0 Temp (24h trend) 92 (-1) 51 (-20) 68 RH % (24h trend) 50 (+8) 89 (+9) 51 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G40 NW 15-19 G27 N 12-16 G24 Precip Amount 0.02 0.62 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5100 5270 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 183600 84320 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ067-182100- Reno- Including the city of Hutchinson 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 30 70 0 Temp (24h trend) 93 (-4) 46 (-24) 67 RH % (24h trend) 39 (+7) 89 (+3) 46 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G40 NW 14-18 G25 N 12-16 G24 Precip Amount 0.06 0.41 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6670 5250 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 240120 84000 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 20 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ069-182100- Butler- Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, and Rose Hill 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 10 90 0 Temp (24h trend) 90 (0) 52 (-19) 67 RH % (24h trend) 55 (+6) 90 (+12) 53 20FtWnd (mph) S 25-29 G39 W 13-17 G28 N 11-15 G22 Precip Amount 0.01 0.55 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4390 4590 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 158040 78030 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ049-182100- Saline- Including the city of Salina 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 40 90 0 Temp (24h trend) 90 (-7) 46 (-19) 65 RH % (24h trend) 41 (+7) 91 (+2) 46 20FtWnd (mph) S 24-28 G36 NW 14-18 G25 N 11-15 G21 Precip Amount 0.41 0.68 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6080 5270 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 212800 84320 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 40 70 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ093-182100- Cowley- Including the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Showers Chance Precip (%) 10 80 20 Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 54 (-17) 69 RH % (24h trend) 56 (+5) 89 (+9) 50 20FtWnd (mph) S 24-28 G37 W 13-17 G29 N 11-15 G22 Precip Amount 0.00 0.45 0.09 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4300 4540 Transport Wnd (mph) S 33 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 141900 77180 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 50 20 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ099-182100- Montgomery- Including the cities of Coffeyville and Independence 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 10 70 50 Temp (24h trend) 88 (+1) 60 (-12) 69 RH % (24h trend) 60 (+1) 92 (+9) 59 20FtWnd (mph) S 20-24 G33 SW 13-17 G27 N 8-12 G20 Precip Amount 0.00 0.45 0.15 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4030 3200 Transport Wnd (mph) S 33 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 132990 51200 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 80 60 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ068-182100- Harvey- Including the city of Newton 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 20 90 0 Temp (24h trend) 92 (-2) 50 (-20) 67 RH % (24h trend) 45 (+5) 90 (+8) 49 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G39 NW 14-18 G25 N 12-16 G23 Precip Amount 0.06 0.66 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4800 5250 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 168000 89250 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High Moderate Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ051-182100- McPherson- Including the city of McPherson 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 30 80 0 Temp (24h trend) 91 (-4) 47 (-21) 65 RH % (24h trend) 41 (+6) 93 (+7) 47 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G39 NW 14-18 G25 N 12-16 G22 Precip Amount 0.16 0.66 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5790 5190 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 208440 83040 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 30 70 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High Moderate Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ047-182100- Barton- Including the city of Great Bend 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 50 50 0 Temp (24h trend) 90 (-9) 42 (-20) 65 RH % (24h trend) 32 (+9) 85 (-9) 37 20FtWnd (mph) S 25-29 N 16-20 G27 N 13-17 G23 Precip Amount 0.17 0.22 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 8080 5880 Transport Wnd (mph) S 28 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 226240 94080 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 30 50 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ092-182100- Sumner- Including the city of Wellington 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 10 80 0 Temp (24h trend) 93 (+1) 52 (-20) 70 RH % (24h trend) 52 (+8) 90 (+9) 47 20FtWnd (mph) S 25-29 G38 NW 15-19 G28 N 12-16 G23 Precip Amount 0.00 0.48 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5180 5040 Transport Wnd (mph) S 38 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 196840 80640 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ100-182100- Labette- Including the city of Parsons 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Showers Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 20 80 60 Temp (24h trend) 87 (0) 61 (-11) 71 RH % (24h trend) 58 (+1) 88 (+8) 59 20FtWnd (mph) S 19-23 G32 S 14-18 G27 N 8-12 G19 Precip Amount 0.00 0.35 0.15 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4310 2730 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 150850 46410 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 70 70 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ096-182100- Neosho- Including the city of Chanute 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 30 70 50 Temp (24h trend) 86 (-2) 60 (-12) 70 RH % (24h trend) 57 (+2) 91 (+9) 59 20FtWnd (mph) S 20-24 G33 SW 13-17 G26 N 8-12 G20 Precip Amount 0.01 0.44 0.13 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3920 3380 Transport Wnd (mph) S 33 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 129360 57460 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 80 60 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ072-182100- Allen- Including the cities of Iola and Humboldt 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 30 80 40 Temp (24h trend) 85 (-2) 58 (-13) 69 RH % (24h trend) 58 (+1) 92 (+9) 59 20FtWnd (mph) S 21-25 G34 SW 12-16 G27 N 8-12 G19 Precip Amount 0.04 0.48 0.11 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3660 3670 Transport Wnd (mph) S 33 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 120780 62390 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 80 50 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ052-182100- Marion- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 30 90 0 Temp (24h trend) 90 (-2) 48 (-20) 66 RH % (24h trend) 44 (+2) 92 (+8) 48 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G40 NW 13-17 G24 N 11-15 G21 Precip Amount 0.11 0.72 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4710 4720 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 164850 80240 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High Moderate Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ050-182100- Rice- Including the cities of Lyons and Sterling 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 50 70 0 Temp (24h trend) 92 (-5) 45 (-22) 65 RH % (24h trend) 37 (+7) 88 (-1) 42 20FtWnd (mph) S 25-29 G35 NW 14-18 G26 N 12-16 G23 Precip Amount 0.18 0.44 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 7500 5590 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 262500 89440 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 30 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ095-182100- Wilson- Including the cities of Neodesha and Fredonia 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 20 80 40 Temp (24h trend) 87 (-1) 58 (-13) 69 RH % (24h trend) 57 (+2) 91 (+9) 56 20FtWnd (mph) S 21-25 G35 SW 12-16 G27 N 9-13 G20 Precip Amount 0.02 0.49 0.12 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4000 3830 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 144000 65110 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 80 50 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ082-182100- Kingman- Including the city of Kingman 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 20 70 0 Temp (24h trend) 94 (-2) 49 (-22) 69 RH % (24h trend) 42 (+9) 88 (+3) 45 20FtWnd (mph) S 25-29 G41 NW 16-20 G28 N 13-17 G23 Precip Amount 0.07 0.44 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6260 5090 Transport Wnd (mph) S 37 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 231620 86530 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ070-182100- Greenwood- Including the cities of Eureka and Madison 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Showers Chance Precip (%) 20 90 10 Temp (24h trend) 88 (-1) 53 (-18) 67 RH % (24h trend) 55 (+2) 90 (+9) 53 20FtWnd (mph) S 24-28 G38 W 14-18 G28 N 11-15 G22 Precip Amount 0.03 0.52 0.07 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4000 4350 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 144000 73950 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 70 20 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ032-182100- Russell- Including the city of Russell 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 50 50 0 Temp (24h trend) 86 (-14) 41 (-17) 65 RH % (24h trend) 36 (+13) 84 (-10) 35 20FtWnd (mph) SW 20-24 N 15-19 G26 N 11-15 G22 Precip Amount 0.18 0.14 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6520 5900 Transport Wnd (mph) SW 21 N 15 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 136920 88500 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 30 50 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ048-182100- Ellsworth- Including the cities of Ellsworth and Wilson 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 50 70 0 Temp (24h trend) 90 (-7) 44 (-19) 64 RH % (24h trend) 37 (+8) 87 (-6) 40 20FtWnd (mph) S 24-28 NW 15-19 G26 N 12-16 G22 Precip Amount 0.34 0.42 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6870 5690 Transport Wnd (mph) S 31 N 16 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 212970 91040 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 40 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ091-182100- Harper- Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, and Attica 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 20 60 0 Temp (24h trend) 94 (-2) 51 (-21) 71 RH % (24h trend) 44 (+7) 88 (+5) 41 20FtWnd (mph) S 22-26 G38 NW 13-17 G26 N 10-14 G23 Precip Amount 0.01 0.28 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 5630 5040 Transport Wnd (mph) S 36 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 202680 85680 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 70 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High High Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ098-182100- Chautauqua- Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 10 80 40 Temp (24h trend) 89 (0) 58 (-14) 69 RH % (24h trend) 59 (+3) 90 (+8) 54 20FtWnd (mph) S 20-24 G35 SW 12-16 G27 N 10-14 G20 Precip Amount 0.00 0.47 0.12 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4020 3990 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 140700 67830 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 80 40 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ071-182100- Woodson- Including the city of Yates Center 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 30 80 30 Temp (24h trend) 87 (-1) 57 (-14) 67 RH % (24h trend) 57 (+1) 91 (+7) 58 20FtWnd (mph) S 22-26 G36 SW 12-16 G27 N 9-13 G21 Precip Amount 0.05 0.56 0.10 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3970 4060 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 138950 69020 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 70 40 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ033-182100- Lincoln- Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 50 60 0 Temp (24h trend) 88 (-10) 42 (-19) 65 RH % (24h trend) 40 (+10) 87 (-6) 41 20FtWnd (mph) S 20-24 NW 14-18 G26 N 10-14 G21 Precip Amount 0.34 0.33 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 6120 5750 Transport Wnd (mph) S 24 N 15 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 146880 86250 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 40 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category High Moderate Low RFTI Category Elevated NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$ KSZ094-182100- Elk- Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, and Grenola 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms Chance Precip (%) 10 70 30 Temp (24h trend) 88 (-1) 55 (-16) 68 RH % (24h trend) 58 (+3) 90 (+9) 54 20FtWnd (mph) S 22-26 G36 SW 13-17 G29 N 10-14 G21 Precip Amount 0.00 0.46 0.10 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 3890 4120 Transport Wnd (mph) S 35 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 136150 70040 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 70 30 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Low Low Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. $$ KSZ053-182100- Chase- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls and Strong City 134 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 Today Tonight Tue Cloud Cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy Precip Type Tstms Tstms None Chance Precip (%) 30 80 0 Temp (24h trend) 88 (-2) 51 (-17) 66 RH % (24h trend) 50 (+3) 90 (+10) 52 20FtWnd (mph) S 26-30 G39 NW 14-18 G26 N 11-15 G22 Precip Amount 0.09 0.68 0.00 Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4290 4510 Transport Wnd (mph) S 37 N 17 Vent Rate (mph-ft) 158730 76670 Smoke Dispersal 5 5 CWR 10 60 0 RH Recovery Excellent GFDI Category Moderate Moderate Low RFTI Category NIL NIL NIL Remarks...None. .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7... .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. $$