Wichita, Kansas – Dangerous winds and heavy rain are expected to slam central and southern Kansas by Tuesday afternoon, threatening travel and outdoor activities from Wichita to Salina.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, thunderstorms will develop after 1 p.m. Tuesday across central and south-central Kansas. The most severe activity may pack wind gusts up to 65 mph, dime-size hail, and pockets of locally heavy rain. Drivers along I-135, particularly between McPherson and Wichita, should prepare for rapid changes in visibility and slick roads.
Another wave of storms could fire up Tuesday evening, especially across central Kansas, as unstable air lingers in the region. These scattered storms follow a pattern of hit-or-miss downpours that began Monday and are expected to stretch into the weekend.
By midweek, drier air settles briefly. Wednesday looks sunny and calmer with highs near 91°F. But summer weather returns fast — with new thunderstorm chances building again by Thursday night.
📅 Five-Day Forecast: Wichita, KS (Tuesday, July 8 – Saturday, July 13)
- Tuesday (High: 90°F): Chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Winds shifting south at 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night (Low: 69°F): Mostly clear early, storms possible by evening. Winds calm.
- Wednesday (High: 91°F): Sunny, dry, and warmer. A brief break from storm activity.
- Thursday (High: 95°F): Hot and sunny. Slight thunderstorm chances return late.
- Friday (High: 93°F): 50% chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny and humid.
- Saturday (High: 84°F): More storms likely. Monitor for potential flooding and travel disruptions.
