Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

3-Day Forecast

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Expect a warming trend today (Sunday Sep 13) with highs in the 80's across the majority of the area. Further warming is expected on Monday, when highs are forecast to reach the mid-upper 90's. Breezy to strong SW winds are possible across portions of the area on Monday, mainly east of Hwy 27 in northwest KS where sustained winds ~25-35 mph may gust up to 45 mph during the late morning and early-mid afternoon. Scattered storms are possible late Monday afternoon. A severe storm cannot be ruled-out, mainly east and south of Colby, KS. Localized wind gusts up to 65 mph are the primary threat. An early morning cold frontal passage will usher a much cooler airmass into the area on Tuesday Sep 15.

Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

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