Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect a noticeable shift in weather this week as early-week rain gives way to several bright, mild fall days beginning Thursday, October 9. After a few lingering showers Tuesday morning, skies will clear across south-central and southeast Kansas, setting up ideal conditions for outdoor plans heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, scattered thunderstorms may continue through Tuesday, especially south of I-35. However, drier and calmer air is expected to move in by midweek. Thursday through Monday should bring mostly sunny skies, light winds, and daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s — classic Kansas fall weather.
Drivers along I-35 and U.S. 54 should watch for slick spots early Tuesday morning, but travel conditions improve sharply by Wednesday. The NWS reports no hazardous weather expected for the remainder of the week, and spotter activation is not anticipated.
Residents planning fall decorating, park visits, or pumpkin patch trips will find perfect weather starting Thursday. Mornings will be crisp in the 50s, while afternoons remain comfortably warm.
Five-Day Forecast (Wichita & Central Kansas):
- Tuesday: Scattered storms early, high near 69°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 79°F.
- Friday: Clear and mild, high 83°F.
- Saturday: Warm and bright, high near 82°F.
