textproduct: Wichita

KEY MESSAGES

- Isolated showers and storms possible this afternoon and evening.

- Chances for storms forecast for this weekend through Monday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours each day.

- Hot and humid conditions possible next week along with low storm chances.

..TEMPERATURE FORECAST

Temperature-wise, conditions will remain near average for today and through the weekend due in part to the aforementioned mid/upper troughs passing over the central plains through Sunday. However, much warmer conditions will be in store heading into next week promoted by increasing geopotential heights and warmer mid-level temperatures from a mid/upper ridge forecast to develop over the southern plains. Mid to long range guidance suggests afternoon highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid to upper 70s will be possible during the latter half of next week. With so much moisture remaining across the area, it's within the realm of possibility that portions of the forecast area could see multiple days with heat indices above 105 degrees next week.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/

Issued at 1046 PM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026

VFR conditions for all sites tonight. Low cigs expected to settle over CNU during the early morning hours, lasting through mid/late morning. Otherwise, scattered clouds and breezy south/southwesterly winds are expected. Wind gusts will reach between 20-25 knots for central Kansas sites tonight through the day Friday and for south-central sites after 16Z on Friday.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.