Wichita, KS – Strong storms and gusty winds are set to move across south-central Kansas Tuesday evening, bringing a high chance of rain and possible severe weather to Wichita and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, Wichita will see increasing clouds Monday night ahead of Tuesday’s system. Tuesday’s high reaches 73°F before a 70% chance of thunderstorms hits after 6 p.m., with wind gusts potentially reaching 44 mph. Isolated severe storms could develop, especially along the I-135 corridor, creating hazardous conditions for evening travel. Drivers are urged to monitor road conditions and delay non-essential travel during peak storm hours.
Winds will remain strong into Tuesday night, shifting from the south to the west, maintaining gusts near 40 mph. Overnight lows drop to 50°F with lingering rain showers and storm activity tapering by early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday will bring temporary relief with mostly sunny skies and highs near 69°F. However, a new round of moisture enters the region late Thursday, kicking off a rain trend that may continue into the weekend.
Five-Day Wichita Forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 69°F
- Thursday: 20% chance of rain, high near 62°F
- Friday: 50% chance of rain, high near 58°F
- Saturday: 50% chance of rain, high near 52°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high around 57°F
