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KEY MESSAGES

- Dry conditions through this forecast period with exception of central Kansas Tuesday evening

- Above normal temperatures expected through Friday

- Low RHs and gusty winds will increase fire danger each afternoon this week

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1248 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

Dry conditions are expected throughout this forecast with the exception of south central Kansas where a few thunderstorms will be possible in the evening Tuesday. Winds will generally be from the southwest through this forecast period with the exception of Wednesday when a weak cold front moves through briefly shifting winds to the northwest and again late week. Skies will will be clear today with some high clouds tonight. The remainder of the forecast looks to be mostly clear to partly cloudy. The combination of low Relative Humidity and strong winds will increase fire danger this week. Check the latest fire weather headlines for more information. As for temperatures, lows this morning and tomorrow morning will range from the mid 40s west to low 60s east with highs today and tomorrow in the 80s. The probability of reaching over 90 degrees is greater than 50 percent across south central Kansas each day. Lows tomorrow night will range from the upper 30s west to upper 50s east. Expect 70s and 80s through Friday with a dip into the 60s Saturday behind a possible cold front. We quickly rebound into the 70s Sunday.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 523 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

High clouds this morning will clear as stronger winds in the boundary layer mix down to the surface between 15z and 18z today. By 18z the southwest winds will be at 20 to 25 knots with occasionally gusting near 35 knots being possible at times through 21z. These gusty southwest winds will decrease to 10 to 15 knots by sunset.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1248 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

Breezy southwesterly winds and RHs in the teens are expected over the next few days increasing fire danger across the entire forecast area. Ergo, a Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and a fire weather watch tomorrow afternoon across all counties in our CWA.

DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

Red Flag Warning from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening for KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081- 084>090. Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening for KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090.