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KEY MESSAGES

- Dense Fog and mist will continue this morning with dissipation from south to north late morning

- Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening hours. They are not expected to become severe at this time

- Warmer drier weather returns tomorrow and through the remainder of the forecast

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1216 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026

Dense fog and a light mist will continue this morning with some dissipation from south to north after sunrise as the winds turn more to the south and increase in speed. These southerly winds are expected to continue through tomorrow. A lull in the action is expected until this afternoon when the next piece of energy moves through the area bringing a chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening hours. Rain chances then shift eastward tonight and continue into tomorrow. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected today through tonight across the CWA with some clearing from west to east Sunday. Mostly clear skies are expected tomorrow night. As for temperatures, lows this morning will dip into the 40s with low 50s across south central Kansas. Highs this afternoon are expected to reach into the mid to upper 70s with lows tonight ranging from the upper 40s across west central Kansas to near 60 degrees across central Kansas. Highs Sunday will reach into the 80s with lows Sunday night ranging from the mid 40s across west central Kansas to upper 50s across central Kansas.

The remainder of the forecast looks dry with southwest winds at the surface and clear to partly cloudy skies. Low RHs will continue to be osberved across western Kansas during this period and afternoons with higher wind speeds will see an increase in fire danger. Temperatures during this period will be highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s with lows generally in the 40s to 60s.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

LIFR ceilings and visibility's will continue overnight and into mid morning. Ceilings and visibility will then increase by tomorrow afternoon allowing VFR conditions to return. Winds will be from the southeast through sunrise then shift to the south with an increase in speed.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 101 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

Strong south winds are expected Saturday afternoon, gusting to near 40 mph, but relative humidity will remain well above red flag criteria. Sunday, the dryline will mix eastward to the eastern zones. West of the dryline, southwest winds will average 20-30 mph with gusts near 40 mph. West of US 83, minimum relative humidity of 10-15% is expected. After coordination with PUB/GLD, issued a fire weather watch for the western six counties Sunday afternoon.

A wildfire risk will continue behind the dryline Monday and Tuesday, with unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s, relative humidity of 10-20%, and strong southwest winds expected each afternoon/evening. Fire weather watches/red flag warnings will be required.

DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning for KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-075>081-086>089. Fire Weather Watch from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening for KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085.