Kansas residents should brace for one more round of unsettled weather tonight before fall-like sunshine takes over by Tuesday. Drivers on I-35 and I-70 could encounter wet pavement and brief downpours as storms linger into early Tuesday morning. Travelers are urged to slow down and stay alert in case of sudden heavy rain or small hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving across central Kansas late Monday night. The strongest activity is expected east of Wichita, where locally heavy rain may cause slick roadways through the morning commute. Severe weather is not expected, though an isolated storm could produce marginally severe hail.
Conditions improve quickly after sunrise Tuesday. Wichita will see sunny skies with highs near 83 degrees and steady south winds. Central and southern counties including Sedgwick, Butler, and Reno can expect dry air to dominate, keeping roads and fields clear through midweek.
By Wednesday and Thursday, highs rise into the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light, reducing fire risk but keeping late summer warmth in place. Weekend travelers should prepare for another round of showers by Saturday evening, though coverage looks limited.
Residents are encouraged to use tonight’s break between storms to check gutters, secure loose outdoor items, and allow extra travel time. Conditions will stabilize, but another round of rain could develop late Wednesday north of I-70.
Five Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83, low 64.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82, low 64.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 87, low 68.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 88, low 70.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, showers possible late, high 87, low 68.