textproduct: Wichita

KEY MESSAGES

- Isolated to widely scattered storms possible this afternoon through Saturday morning. Strong to marginally severe storms possible this afternoon and evening with up to quarter size hail and up to 60 mph wind gusts possible.

- Low storm chances far southern Kansas Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

- Dry and seasonably warm conditions forecast for next week.

..SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH THE END OF NEXT WEEK

As we head into next week, mid to long-range guidance continues to remain in agreement that a strong mid/upper ridge will build over the northern plains. With the center of this ridge forecast to be so far north, it currently appears as through the region will avoid the worst of the heat through midweek. There's still time for some changes, but as guidance has been very consistent on this for awhile now, confidence is fairly high that temperatures to start off next week will be near average. However, by the end of the week and into next weekend, the primary ridge axis looks to centered over the Lower Missouri and Mississippi River Valleys, which would support the potential for hotter temperatures.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/

Issued at 1204 PM CDT Fri Jul 10 2026

A weak frontal boundary draped across the area may be the focus for a few storms late this evening over south central KS while an area of lower cu stream in from the north over central KS. This is bringing cigs just below 3K for KSLN and SCT conditions around KRSL and KGBD. Wouldn't be surprised for this deck to become BKN for an hour or so below 3K before lifting some. Winds will be pretty light and all over the place due to the frontal boundary. There are a few passing showers moving through southeast KS at present and a few ltg strikes are not out of the question so have included the chance for TS near KCNU for the next few hours.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.