Wichita Weather: Low Thunderstorm Risk Late Monday, Warmer Temps by Tuesday

Wichita, Kan. – Much of Kansas will enjoy another cool evening Saturday, but a quick warmup is on the way along with a small chance of storms to start the workweek. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 40s and low 50s across central and south-central counties, keeping conditions seasonable for early September.

According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, highs Sunday will climb into the upper 70s under partly sunny skies. The first chance for rain arrives late Monday afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms expected to develop across central Kansas and linger into Tuesday morning. Storm coverage will be limited, but brief downpours and lightning could affect travel during the Monday evening commute and the Tuesday morning drive.

Wichita, Hutchinson, and Salina will see the best chance of rain, though most locations should stay dry. Motorists should use extra caution on wet roads if storms form. By Tuesday afternoon, highs are forecast to reach the low 80s with clearing skies, signaling a return to warmer conditions through midweek…

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