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| Friday, April 26: Moist ambient conditions will likely limit fire activity in the wake of multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms. In addition, a trough of low pressure aloft will enhance atmospheric mixing, while moderate and gusty south-southwesterly winds aid dispersion. As a result, any potential smoke impacts in metropolitan areas will be limited. However, minor smoke impacts could be seen in Topeka from potential fires in the northeastern Flint Hills. In addition, smoke from potential fires in Sedgwick County will impact Wichita, while smoke from potential fires in Johnson County will impact Kansas City.
Saturday, April 27: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to limit fire activity as a new surface low pressure system develops in southwestern Kansas. However, lighter southerly winds will limit dispersion, allowing smoke from potential fires in the eastern Flint Hills to impact Topeka, while smoke from potential fires in the far southwestern Flint Hills impacts Wichita. In addition, smoke from potential fires in Johnson County and the far northern Flint Hills may impact Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska prior to showers and thunderstorms developing late in the day. |
This forecast is for air quality impacts only. April 28: Improving conditions for burning are expected. April 29: Worsening conditions for burning are expected. April 30: Worsening conditions for burning are expected. May 1: Improving conditions for burning are expected. |