WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The heat is on – again – today as most of the state heads into the lower 90s this afternoon. A few record highs are likely in places like Russell and Salina, but Wichita needs to hit 94 degrees to tie the record from two years ago.
Changes arrive on Tuesday as cooler air starts to enter state. Temperature drops will be small – at first – with highs in the 70s and 80s tomorrow followed by 60s and 70s on Wednesday. In addition to the cooler conditions, showers and storms are likely Tuesday afternoon/evening, and some may be severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph. Additional rain, heavy at times, is likely on Wednesday and Thursday with flooding the primary concern.
A second, stronger push of cooler air invades on Thursday and hangs around through Saturday. Afternoon temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be followed by nights in the 30s and 40s. When you factor in the gusty north winds, it will feel even cooler…