Wichita, KS – A spring chill is sweeping across Kansas as a Freeze Watch remains in effect for Wichita and surrounding areas along U.S. Route 54 until 9 a.m. Monday. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 28°F, putting sensitive vegetation and unprotected plumbing at risk.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, the freeze watch began late Sunday night and will last through early Monday morning, April 7. The alert impacts cities across Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including Hutchinson, Derby, Salina, El Dorado, and McPherson.
Residents should take immediate steps to protect outdoor plants, irrigation systems, and exposed pipes. Frost and freeze conditions could kill newly planted crops and damage landscaping. Those traveling overnight should also be cautious of potential frost on windshields and elevated road surfaces.
Forecast for Monday calls for a sunny afternoon with highs reaching 66°F, but chilly conditions will return Monday night with a low near 37°F. Winds will shift from northwest to southeast after midnight, offering slight relief by Tuesday.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Wichita:
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, high of 71°F. Gusts up to 26 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 77°F. Low around 50°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and mild, high near 71°F. Low near 43°F.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high of 72°F. Low near 47°F.
- Saturday: Sunny again with a high near 72°F.
