Wichita, Kansas – Warmer temperatures moving into the 70s through early next week could set the stage for possible severe storms Tuesday and Tuesday night.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Wichita, much of central, south-central, and southeast Kansas will see a noticeable warm-up beginning Sunday as daytime highs climb from the upper 60s into the upper 70s and low 80s by Monday.
Sunday is expected to be breezy with highs ranging from 68 to 73 degrees, followed by Monday highs between 76 and 81 degrees, the weather service said in a forecast update posted Friday afternoon.
The warm pattern continues Tuesday with highs projected between 75 and 79 degrees, but forecasters say that warmth may also help fuel the region’s next chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night. Specific storm timing and severity details have not yet been finalized.
By Wednesday, conditions are expected to shift again as skies begin clearing and cooler air moves into the region. Forecast highs are currently projected between 52 and 58 degrees, with overnight lows falling into the mid-30s to mid-40s.
While the early-week warmth may bring comfortable springlike conditions, residents across south-central Kansas are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts early next week, particularly as Tuesday approaches.
Changing spring weather patterns can cause storm risks to develop quickly across the Plains.
For students, commuters, and young workers planning early-week travel or outdoor activities, Tuesday evening may be the period to watch most closely for weather changes.
The National Weather Service says additional updates will be issued as forecast confidence increases.
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