WICHITA, Kan. – Drivers across Kansas should prepare for dangerous conditions as storms build Wednesday evening, September 3, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding along I-35 and surrounding highways. Travel could quickly become hazardous, especially during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, patchy fog lingers Tuesday morning across central Kansas, reducing visibility below two miles in some spots. By Wednesday afternoon, thunderstorms will develop, with the strongest storms expected into Wednesday night. Large hail and localized flooding remain possible with the heaviest rainfall.
Communities from Wichita to the Flint Hills should brace for rapidly changing conditions as this cold front sweeps through. Residents are urged to avoid driving on water-covered roads, secure outdoor items, and keep phones charged in case of power outages.
Showers and storms will linger into early Friday before skies clear and a cooler, fall-like stretch arrives for the weekend. Temperatures will dip into the low 70s Friday and Saturday, offering relief after Wednesday’s stormy surge into the mid-80s.
Football fans eyeing Friday night games in Sedgwick and surrounding counties should keep ponchos ready, with scattered storms still possible before kickoff. By Saturday, drier skies return, making outdoor plans safer and more comfortable.
Additional rounds of rain may return early next week, though severe activity is not expected at this time. Updates will continue as Wednesday’s storm system develops.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas:
- Wednesday: High near 86. Thunderstorms likely after 4 p.m., some severe by evening. Low near 66.
- Thursday: Sunny with a high near 76. Overnight low around 62.
- Friday: Scattered storms, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 73. Low near 54.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 72. Low near 58.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. High near 70. Low around 57.
