Wichita, Kansas – Kansas residents are facing a dangerous stretch of heat through Friday, with heat index values reaching as high as 107°F and daytime highs topping 100°F in parts of the state. The hottest conditions are expected Thursday and Friday afternoon across central and south-central Kansas, including Wichita, Hutchinson, and Salina.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, temperatures will climb into the upper 90s to low 100s Thursday and Friday, with oppressive humidity pushing heat indices well into the 100–107°F range. Locations like Hutchinson, Wichita, and Harper will feel the brunt of the heat. Russell and Salina could also experience heat indices over 105°F.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable populations. Excessive heat can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke—especially in unshaded or poorly ventilated areas. Power usage may spike as air conditioning demand rises, so officials recommend conserving electricity when possible.
A shift arrives this weekend. A cold front late Saturday could bring scattered overnight storms and a modest drop in temperatures. By Sunday, highs will settle into the low 90s with better storm chances returning to central and southeast Kansas.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas:
- Thursday: High 100°F, Heat Index 105°F, Low 76°F
- Friday: High 102°F, Heat Index 107°F, Low 75°F
- Saturday: High 97°F, Overnight Storms, Low 74°F
- Sunday: High 92°F, Storm Chances, Low 73°F
- Monday: High 89°F, Cooler with possible lingering showers
