Wichita, KS – Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move into central and southeast Kansas late tonight, with the highest chances developing after 2 a.m. Sunday and continuing into the morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, numerous showers and thunderstorms will spread across the region overnight into Sunday morning, bringing widespread rainfall chances ranging from around 30% in central areas to nearly 90% in southeast Kansas, including cities like Chanute and Coffeyville.
The system is not expected to produce severe weather, but it could still impact early Sunday travel and outdoor plans. Forecasters say the main concerns include gusty winds, very small hail, and pockets of locally heavy rainfall. Cities like Wichita, Hutchinson, Emporia, and Winfield all face moderate to high chances of precipitation during this window.
Rain chances will gradually taper off later Sunday morning, though wet roads and reduced visibility could affect drivers during the early hours. Residents are encouraged to allow extra travel time if heading out before conditions improve.
While the storms are expected to remain below severe limits, isolated heavier downpours could lead to brief ponding on roadways, especially in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
This system marks a shift toward a more active weather pattern across Kansas heading into the second half of the weekend.
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