Wichita, KS – A burst of heat, high winds, and late-week thunderstorms are set to impact Wichita and central Kansas starting Tuesday, signaling a dynamic spring weather pattern. Local residents should brace for temperatures nearing 93°F by Thursday and prepare for a potential round of thunderstorms as early as Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, Tuesday will bring clear skies and a high near 69°F, offering a brief window of calm before conditions intensify. Winds will pick up sharply by Wednesday with gusts reaching 34 mph and daytime highs climbing to 80°F. This spike in wind activity could create hazardous driving along I-35, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Thursday brings the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies and a high near 93°F. However, the weather shift arrives Friday with a 30% chance of thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m., followed by increased rain chances into Saturday and Sunday. These spring storms could bring locally heavy rainfall, posing travel concerns during the weekend.
Drivers along I-35 and surrounding highways should monitor for changing conditions starting Friday afternoon. Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items by Wednesday and remain weather-aware through the weekend.
5-Day Forecast for Wichita, KS (April 15–April 20):
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 69°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy and partly sunny, high 80°F. Gusts up to 34 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, high 93°F.
- Friday: 30% chance of PM thunderstorms, high 78°F.
- Saturday: 30% chance of storms, high 64°F.
- Sunday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 68°F.
