Wichita, Kansas – A warm, breezy fall weekend is setting up across south-central Kansas before clouds and a few showers move in by Columbus Day. Temperatures will climb well into the 80s Saturday and Sunday, ideal for outdoor plans or fall events across Sedgwick County. Winds, however, could gust above 30 mph, making highway travel—especially along I-35 and K-96—a bit tricky for high-profile vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, Sunday evening brings a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms as a weak front approaches. The front will move through early Monday, producing spotty rainfall mainly east of I-135. Winds will ease slightly but shift easterly, bringing cooler air and highs near 70°F for the Columbus Day holiday.
Residents planning travel, parades, or outdoor gatherings Monday should keep an umbrella handy and monitor changing sky conditions. The rain chances remain low, but brief downpours could dampen some early holiday events. After the front passes, mild, mostly cloudy weather will linger into Tuesday before sunshine and mid-70s highs return midweek.
The extended stretch of dry weather following the holiday looks favorable for fall leaf viewing, pumpkin patch visits, and outdoor decorating ahead of Halloween. Still, gusty winds Sunday could make raking and outdoor setup difficult—secure decorations early in the day and plan for cooler mornings midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, KS:
Sat: 83/66 – Becoming sunny; south winds 8–10 mph, gusts to 20 mph.
Sun: 85/62 – Breezy and warm; slight evening storm chance.
Mon (Columbus Day): 70/60 – Cloudy with scattered light showers; cooler.
Tue: 73/60 – Mostly cloudy; pleasant and mild.
Wed: 77/58 – Mostly sunny; great for outdoor fall activities.
