Wichita, Kansas – Dangerous heat will remain locked over Kansas through the weekend, with temperatures soaring near 100°F and heat index values pushing even higher across Central and South-Central regions.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, Wednesday afternoon marks the start of a prolonged stretch of oppressive heat. Heat indices will climb above 100°F across counties including Sedgwick, Reno, Butler, and Cowley. Wind gusts could exceed 25 mph during peak afternoon hours, potentially worsening fire risk and drying conditions.
Thursday: Expect highs near 98°F in Wichita with mostly clear skies. South winds up to 15 mph may gust near 24 mph.
Friday: The hottest day of the stretch, with highs around 100°F and heat index values higher. Outdoor workers should limit activity during peak afternoon hours.
Saturday: Slight relief arrives late, but highs will still hover in the mid-to-upper 90s. A 20% chance of storms enters Saturday night, especially across south-central zones.
Sunday into Monday: Storm chances increase as a cold front arrives, bringing the potential for brief relief and scattered strong storms.
Residents should stay hydrated, avoid peak-hour outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors or pets. Heat advisories may expand if current patterns persist. Storm watches are possible by Saturday evening.
Five Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas:
- Thursday: Hot and sunny, high 98°F, gusts up to 24 mph.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high 100°F, heat index near 104°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight evening storm chance, high 97°F.
- Sunday: Isolated storms late, partly cloudy, high 94°F.
- Monday: More storms possible, high 91°F, breezy.
