textproduct: Wichita

KEY MESSAGES

- Numerous showers and storms are likely to continue along and south of I-70 through mid afternoon. Localized flooding is possible across portions of southeast Kansas.

- Periodic chances for showers and storms continue late Friday night through Wednesday. Strong storms are possible Saturday morning, and again Saturday afternoon.

..BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK

A more robust trough is forecast to dig into the Rockies and Great Plains by the beginning of the work week next week which could potentially lead to another period of active weather. It's a bit too early to get into the finer details at time; however, it appears increasingly probable that a cold front will stall out across Kansas Monday and Tuesday leading to potentially several rounds of showers and storms. Heavy amounts of rainfall don't appear to be on the table, but should this play out as currently forecast, it would provide meaningful rainfall to areas that need it. In addition to the potential for rainfall, much cooler temperatures are also forecast in the wake of the frontal passage with afternoon highs potentially in the 70s! Temperatures will recover slightly by mid- week, but will be near, if not slightly below, average for this time of year.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 1232 AM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with pockets of heavy rain will continue across the area overnight and may increase in coverage during the predawn hours. Some clearing in central Kansas could result in MVFR ceilings developing after 10-11Z along the I-70 corridor (impacting KRSL, KGBD and KSLN) as abundant low level moisture remains draped across the area. Showers and storms may linger into the morning hours across much of southern KS impacting terminals in south central and southeast KS before diminishing as we head into the afternoon hours. Winds at or under 10 knots are expected while variable in direction at times. Some erratic and gusty winds will be possible in and near thunderstorms.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.