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Fire impact predictions only available from March 1, 2024 through May 1, 2024. Forecasts are updated daily at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. View as: Map | Table
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Potential Contribution to Major Cities for Fires Ignited On
April 28, 2024 April 29, 2024
Maximum Contribution Potential within 48 hours
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Butler-NE
Butler-SE
Butler-SW
Butler-NW
Chase-NE
Chase-SE
Chase-SW
Chase-NW
Chautauqua
Coffey-N
Coffey-S
Cowley-E
Cowley-W
Elk
Geary
Greenwood-NE
Greenwood-SE
Greenwood-SW
Greenwood-NW
Lyon-N
Kay
Lyon-S
Marion
Morris-N
Morris-S
Osage-N
Osage-S
Pottawatomie-E
Pottawatomie-W
Riley
Sedgwick
Wabaunsee-NE
Wabaunsee-SE
Wabaunsee-SW
Wabaunsee-NW
Wilson
Woodson
Wyandotte
Osage-Oklahoma-N
Osage-Oklahoma-S
Nowata
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Butler-NE
Butler-SE
Butler-SW
Butler-NW
Chase-NE
Chase-SE
Chase-SW
Chase-NW
Chautauqua
Coffey-N
Coffey-S
Cowley-E
Cowley-W
Elk
Geary
Greenwood-NE
Greenwood-SE
Greenwood-SW
Greenwood-NW
Lyon-N
Kay
Lyon-S
Marion
Morris-N
Morris-S
Osage-N
Osage-S
Pottawatomie-E
Pottawatomie-W
Riley
Sedgwick
Wabaunsee-NE
Wabaunsee-SE
Wabaunsee-SW
Wabaunsee-NW
Wilson
Woodson
Wyandotte
Osage-Oklahoma-N
Osage-Oklahoma-S
Nowata
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Forecast Discussion Extended Forecast
Sunday, April 28: A trough of low pressure aloft and periods of rain and thunderstorms will enhance atmospheric mixing and limit fire activity across the Flint Hills throughout the day. In addition, gusty southerly to southwesterly winds will aid dispersion. As a result, smoke impacts from potential fires will be minimal in Metropolitan areas.

Monday, April 29: A weak ridge of high pressure will pass over the Flint Hills in the wake of the weekend's active weather pattern. This area of high pressure will produce light southerly to southwesterly winds over the region, limiting dispersion and transporting smoke from potential fires in the eastern Flint Hills into Topeka and Kansas City. In addition, smoke from potential fires in the far southwestern Flint Hills will impact Wichita.		 This forecast is for air quality impacts only.


April 30: Worsening conditions for burning are expected.
May 1: Worsening conditions for burning are expected.
May 2: Worsening conditions for burning are expected.
May 3: Improving conditions for burning are expected.