Wichita, KS – A burst of heat, high winds, and late-week thunderstorms are set to impact Wichita and central Kansas starting Tuesday, signaling a dynamic spring weather pattern. Local residents should brace for temperatures nearing 93°F by Thursday and prepare for a potential round of thunderstorms as early as Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, Tuesday will bring clear skies and a high near 69°F, offering a brief window of calm before conditions intensify. Winds will pick up sharply by Wednesday with gusts reaching 34 mph and daytime highs climbing to 80°F. This spike in wind activity could create hazardous driving along I-35, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Thursday brings the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies and a high near 93°F. However, the weather shift arrives Friday with a 30% chance of thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m., followed by increased rain chances into Saturday and Sunday. These spring storms could bring locally heavy rainfall, posing travel concerns during the weekend…