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Wichita, Kansas – Spring 2026 could bring expanding warmth and increasing dryness across Kansas, raising early concerns about soil moisture and wildfire conditions before summer begins.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, much of Kansas is favored to see above normal temperatures combined with below normal precipitation during March-April-May 2026. That pairing increases the likelihood of frequent mild to warm afternoons and fewer widespread soaking rain events during peak spring months…