textproduct: Wichita

KEY MESSAGES

- Milder & breezy today.

- Warmer temperatures return by Monday.

- Low isolated storm chances possible late next week.

..MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Mid range ensemble and deterministic model guidance continues to show a rebound in temperatures, beginning on Monday, thanks in part to gradual height rises aloft from a weak upper ridge building across the central plains. In general, afternoon highs will return to the mid to upper 90s throughout much of the week, with some locations potentially reaching 100 at least one day of next week. Despite temperatures being slightly above average, dewpoints will generally stay at or below the mid 60s which should keep heat indices at or below 100. Meanwhile, the precipitation forecast next week remains somewhat nebulous. The 00Z deterministic model suite seems to be in modest agreement that a weak frontal boundary/surface trough will stall across Kansas and could potentially be the focus for isolated low storm chances each evening/night late next week. That being said, it remains unclear if sufficient moisture/instability will be able to support storm development. Therefore, storm chances remain low for Wednesday and beyond.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/

Issued at 618 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

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

Cool front came through several hours ago and flipped winds around to the north with some gusts around 30kts. Winds will remain out of the north tonight with speeds dropping off quickly as sunset approaches. North winds will once again pick-up a few hours after sunrise Sat, with some gusts in the 20-25kt range likely, especially across eastern KS. Confidence remains high that VFR conditions will remain in place through this TAF period.

ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.