Wichita, KS – Thunderstorms are expected to roll through south-central Kansas tonight, bringing heavy winds and a sharp temperature drop by morning.
According to the National Weather Service, Wichita faces a 50% chance of thunderstorms after sunset Saturday, March 29, with wind gusts reaching 31 mph. Motorists on I-35 and surrounding roadways should remain alert for slick conditions and reduced visibility into early Sunday. Temperatures will drop from the low 80s Saturday afternoon to the mid-40s overnight.
Sunday will begin mostly cloudy, with a slight 10% chance of morning showers before skies clear and temperatures peak near 57°F. Winds will remain gusty from the northwest, with speeds up to 25 mph.
Monday and Tuesday will offer more stability, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to low 70s. However, Tuesday night brings another 60% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms, continuing the region’s unsettled spring pattern.
5-Day Wichita Weather Snapshot:
- Sunday: High 57°F, breezy with clearing skies.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 59°F.
- Tuesday: Breezy and mostly cloudy, high near 74°F.
- Tuesday Night: 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F.
