Wichita, Kan. – A major cool down is on the way for Kansas as thunderstorms return this weekend, dropping temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below seasonal averages by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, a weak disturbance Saturday will bring scattered showers and storms across central and southern Kansas, with the storm threat increasing Sunday into Monday. Rain chances rise to 50 percent by Sunday afternoon and continue through the start of the week.
Highs Saturday will remain near 81 to 89 degrees, but the bigger change arrives Sunday and Monday when temperatures fall into the upper 70s and even the upper 60s in some areas. Wichita, Hutchinson, and Winfield could all see highs dip nearly 15 degrees below normal by Monday. To the east, Emporia, Chanute, and Coffeyville may struggle to escape the lower 70s as rain lingers.
Drivers should expect wet roads during the Sunday evening and Monday morning commute, with the potential for localized ponding on low-lying streets. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor plans Sunday afternoon and to keep devices charged in case of brief power outages from lightning.
The storm chances and cooler air will persist through much of next week, with additional rain possible midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, 20% chance of storms. Highs 81–89, lows 58–65.
- Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms, 50% chance. Highs 78–88, lows 58–63.
- Monday: Cooler with storms likely, highs 68–77, lows near 60.
- Tuesday: Continued cool with lingering showers. Highs 70s, lows in upper 50s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, slight storm chance. Highs mid-70s, lows upper 50s.
