Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Southwest Kansas
Fire Weather Information

Spot Forecasts - For Official Use Only

NWS Spot Forecasts: Click here to view current/recent spot forecasts or to request a new one

Full Fire Weather Planning Forecast

(issued every morning by 6 am then updated as needed during the day)

Other Useful Pages

Wildland Fire Assessment System
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Fire Management Page)
United States Forest Service
Storm Prediction Center Fire Weather Page
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Rocky Mountain Area Annual Operating Plan
Dodge City Weather Activity Planner

SPC Day 1 Fire Outlook

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook

SPC Day 2 Fire Outlook

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather

SPC Experimental Day 3-8 Outlook

Experimental Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook

Printer Friendly Version of Fire Weather Outlooks Map and Discussion

Please note: these products are issued by the NWS Storm Prediction Center and are not updated routinely.

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