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Wichita, KS Weather Alert: Halloween Rain, Storms Oct. 30-31
Wichita, KS – Residents across central, south central and southeast Kansas could face a wet Halloween weekend as showers and thunderstorms return Friday, Oct. 30, and continue at times into Saturday,
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-27T10:45:30.387Z
Wichita, KS – Residents across central, south central and southeast Kansas could face a wet Halloween weekend as showers and thunderstorms return Friday, Oct. 30, and continue at times into Saturday, Oct. 31, following several days of unusually warm temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, mostly above average temperatures will continue into the weekend, with periodic showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the forecast period, especially Friday and Saturday.
Rain Chances Begin Tuesday
Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring a chance of morning showers across portions of the region, with afternoon highs ranging from 62 to 76 degrees.
Additional isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night, with overnight temperatures remaining mild between 56 and 60 degrees.
While rainfall may be scattered, residents should remain prepared for changing conditions during evening travel.
Temperatures Could Reach 82 Degrees Midweek
Wednesday, Oct. 28, will bring a significant warmup, with partly cloudy skies and afternoon highs reaching 78 to 81 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, could be even warmer, with temperatures climbing between 76 and 82 degrees before the next round of unsettled weather arrives.
Halloween Weekend Brings Showers and Thunderstorms
Friday, Oct. 30, marks the beginning of a wetter stretch, with off and on showers expected and thunderstorms possible.
High temperatures Friday will range from 71 to 75 degrees, with overnight lows between 57 and 61 degrees.
By Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, additional showers and thunderstorms remain possible across the region.
Saturday temperatures are forecast to reach 66 to 71 degrees, with overnight lows ranging from 52 to 56 degrees.
Families planning trick or treating, outdoor festivals or Halloween gatherings should prepare for possible interruptions from rainfall.
The National Weather Service has not indicated that severe thunderstorms are expected in the supplied outlook, and the exact timing of Saturday's rainfall remains uncertain.
Residents should continue monitoring forecast updates as Halloween approaches.
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