4/24/25 Forecast (4/24 - 5/1)
Fuels: For the most part, the entire state has seen wetting rainfall over the last week. A few exceptions remain in very isolated areas of southwest and northwest Kansas. These areas are so small, they don't reflect the overall fire landscape in their respective region. Greenup has continued to advance with increasing GSI values statewide. As a result, barriers to spread are copious and when combined with increased fuel moisture, decreased ERCs, fire spread will be minimal and limited to areas where there are abundant dormant fuels. These areas are only going to be conducive during brief periods of lower humidity. Even so, the only period of which fire weather will be supportive of wildland fire is the Sunday/Monday time frame. Otherwise, overall good humidity recovery and increased atmospheric moisture will keep burn windows limited. Spring fire season is coming to a close across the state. Statewide Preparedness Level: ~2 Growing Season Index: ...