textproduct: Wichita

KEY MESSAGES

- Hot, breezy and dry through the upcoming week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 408 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

A sprawling mid/upper ridge continues to meander over the Southern and Central Plains bringing hot and dry weather conditions to the area. This feature is progged to translate slowly eastward as we move into the middle of the week before building back over the area late in the week and into the weekend. This is expected to bring a prolonged period of hot and dry weather to the area. With persistent southerly winds through the week, we may gradually begin to see a subtle increase in low-level moisture late Wed into Thu, especially across eastern Kansas, but given the very dry antecedent conditions, confidence remains somewhat low at this time. This could result in higher humidity and an increase in afternoon heat indices as we move into the latter portion of the week and perhaps into the weekend. Otherwise dry weather and much above normal temperatures will prevail through the upcoming 7 days.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 1225 PM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

Aviation concerns are expected to remain on the low side through the next 24 hours.

Not much is expected to change in the overall pattern with strong upper ridging from the Tennessee Valley through the Southern Plains. This will keep mostly clear skies in place along with gusty southwest winds during the afternoon hours. Confidence remains high that VFR conditions will remain in place through this TAF period.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.