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KEY MESSAGES

- Hot temperatures are expected throughout the next 7 days with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s

- A stray thunderstorm may be possible during peak heating this weekend into the early part of next week. Far western Kansas looks to have the highest probability of precipitation

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1214 PM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

The upper level high will remain east of the area with an upper level trough over the western United States throughout the forecast. This will place southwest flow above western Kansas. High pressure will be the dominate feature at the surface with a trough of low pressure moving closer to western Kansas this weekend into the first part of next week. Dry conditions are expected throughout the forecast, but a few stray thunderstorms may be possible during peak heating this weekend into the early part of next week. Winds will generally be from a southerly direction through at least the early part of next week with no frontal passages expected. Very hot conditions are expected over the next 7 days with highs reaching into the upper 90s to low 100s with lows ranging from the mid 60s to mid 70s.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 1132 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

VFR conditions will prevail with a few high clouds overnight. Winds will generally be from a southerly direction, gusting to around 20 knots this afternoon.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1218 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

Very hot afternoon temperatures of 100-105 will continue to lower relative humidity to 20-25% each afternoon. South winds will remain elevated each day, gusting 20-30 mph. As fuels continue to cure and dry out in this repeating regime of hot dry afternoons, the risk of wildfire spread will be elevated during the peak heating hours. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.