Smoke was passing over Kansas Tuesday afternoon from the wildfire that has been burning since May 29th in eastern Arizona. The satellite images here clearly show the fire almost right on the Arizona/New Mexico stateline, and there is concern the fire may spread into western portions of New Mexico.
Upper level winds (30,000 - 50,000 feet) continue to blow from southwest to northeast, carrying more smoke toward Kansas. So it's possible (and maybe even likely) that more smoke will be coming our way before the fire is extinguished. Rain in the short term is not likely, but there should be some changes early next week that may bring some moisture to the southwest US. Hopefully by then, the fire will be under control, but with hot weather and strong winds, it is going to be a long battle.
The wheat harvest has started in Kansas. It sure seems early for it, but just like always, depends on what kind of weather we've been having and with the recent hot spell, it's time to get it before a storm comes through and takes it.
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