Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. 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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