Wichita, Kansas – Drivers across Kansas should brace for slick commutes Tuesday as storms bring heavy rainfall and pockets of thunder to Wichita and surrounding counties. Flooding on roadways, including sections of I-35 near the metro, could slow travel and create dangerous conditions. Motorists are urged to allow extra time and avoid low-lying routes.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, scattered showers will linger Monday before more widespread storms develop Tuesday afternoon. The strongest activity is expected late Tuesday into Wednesday, when rain chances peak near 90 percent. While severe weather is not likely, downpours could reduce visibility and create standing water on major highways.
Wichita’s Tuesday high will climb near 77 degrees before storms build, dropping to the mid-50s overnight. Rain continues into Wednesday, with cooler highs in the upper 60s and breezy northeast winds making the day feel damp and unsettled. By Thursday, conditions improve as sunshine returns and highs reach the low 70s.
Residents planning Labor Day weekend trips should see calmer weather take hold. Skies clear Friday and Saturday with temperatures rebounding into the upper 70s, setting up a more favorable stretch for holiday travel and outdoor gatherings.
Showers may linger into early Thursday morning, but drier conditions prevail late week. Weather officials will continue monitoring rainfall totals and update alerts if flooding concerns grow.
Five Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas
- Tuesday: Showers likely. High near 77. Overnight low near 59.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 69. Low around 61.
- Thursday: Morning showers, then partly sunny. High near 73. Low near 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 78. Low near 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with isolated showers. High near 77. Low near 60.
