Weather Story

Elevated to Significant Fire Danger Today

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Saturday

Wintry Precipitation Possible Late This Weekend

Rounds of Heavy Rainfall Possible Next Week

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s along with low humidity levels in the 20 to 25 percent range and southwest winds gusting up to 15 to 25 mph will lead to elevated to significant fire weather conditions Today. The strongest winds will be northwest of the I-44 corridor.

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s along with low humidity levels in the 25 to 35 percent range and southwest winds gusting up to 15 to 25 mph will lead to elevated fire weather conditions again on Saturday.

There is a 70-85% chance of precipitation across the region Saturday night into Sunday night. While most of our SE Kansas and SW Missouri areas are forecast to see rain, areas to the north may see some wintry precipitation. Models show a wide range of possibilities for temperatures, reducing confidence in the location of precipitation types.

The general weather pattern for early to mid-March looks to favor multiple rounds of rain, including the potential for heavy rainfall and severe weather. Exact details in the extended remain unclear, but chances of rain each day are at 50-80% Monday night through at least Thursday.