Kansas — Cool morning air lingers over quiet streets, but clouds begin building toward a more unsettled afternoon across central and south-central Kansas.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy frost developed early across parts of central Kansas, while isolated storms are expected later today across Wichita, Hutchinson, Salina, and Winfield during the late afternoon and early evening hours.
This is part of a broader spring pattern shift, where cooler morning air and daytime heating combine to create enough instability for scattered storm development.
The primary impact window runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., when a few showers or thunderstorms may develop. While severe weather is not expected, brief downpours could quickly dampen roads. Along I-135 and U.S. 54, drivers may encounter slick pavement and reduced visibility, especially near low-lying intersections and areas prone to poor drainage.
Temperatures climb into the upper 60s this afternoon before dropping back into the low 40s tonight. In rural and sheltered areas north and west of Wichita, another round of patchy frost is possible early Saturday, posing a risk to gardens and sensitive vegetation.
Residents should plan for changing conditions late today, avoid sudden braking on wet roads, and cover outdoor plants tonight where temperatures dip near the mid-30s.
Looking ahead, warmer and drier weather settles in through Sunday, with highs rising into the 70s and 80s. Storm chances return Monday night into Tuesday, though widespread severe weather is not currently expected. A warming trend builds into next week, signaling a shift toward more stable spring conditions.
Storm chances peak late afternoon into early evening, so plan travel accordingly and watch for rapidly changing road conditions across Wichita.
