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 /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/

Issued at 644 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

VFR conditions are expected throughout the TAF period. Light southelry winds early will increase to 10-15 kt with a few gusts up to 20 kt by mid-morning into the afternoon hours.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.