WICHITA, Kan. – Residents of western Kansas should brace for scattered evening storms, which will gradually move eastward overnight and into the early morning hours of Wednesday. Although the risk of severe weather remains low, there is a possibility of encountering small hail with a few of these storms.

Evening and Overnight Outlook

• Timing: The I-135 corridor can expect the highest chance of morning rain on Wednesday, although these storms are not forecasted to be severe.
• Location: While much of far western and northern Kansas may escape stormy conditions entirely, southwest and south central Kansas could experience stronger storms in the afternoon, potentially bringing hail up to the size of golf balls and heavy rainfall.
• Severity: The likelihood of severe weather remains minimal, with any potential developments having a low chance of reaching severe status.

Morning Conditions and Beyond

• Thursday: Anticipate mild weather, with highs in the mid-70s, as most, if not all, of the rain clears out by early morning.
• End of the Week: Expect a significant warm-up, with temperatures soaring into the 80s and even reaching the 90s by Saturday.

Wichita Area Forecast

Tonight:

• Conditions: Turning mostly cloudy, with a chance of a few showers or storms late.
• Wind: Northeast to southeast at 5-10 mph.
• Low: 56°F.

Wednesday:

• Morning: Showers in the morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies.
• Afternoon: Expect scattered evening storms.
• Wind: Southeast at 10-15 mph.
• High: 80°F.

Wednesday Night:

• Conditions: Mostly cloudy with scattered storms.
• Wind: Southeast to north at 5-10 mph.
• Low: 60°F.

Thursday:

• High: 77°F.
• Forecast: Morning showers followed by mostly cloudy skies.

Friday:

• High: 80°F.
• Low: 57°F.
• Forecast: Partly cloudy skies.

Saturday:

• High: 87°F.
• Low: 60°F.
• Forecast: Mostly sunny conditions.

Sunday:

• High: 85°F.
• Low: 63°F.
• Forecast: Mostly sunny skies.

Monday:

• High: 84°F.
• Low: 60°F.
• Forecast: Mostly sunny conditions.

Tuesday:

• High: 86°F.
• Low: 63°F.
• Forecast: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with breezy conditions.

Information provided by KWCH, 2023. To report corrections or typos, please email [email protected].

Weather Outlook Conclusion

Residents of Wichita and surrounding areas should stay informed about changing weather conditions, especially with the potential for scattered storms in the forecast. Stay tuned for updates and take necessary precautions to ensure safety. For more local news and weather updates, download The Local News App on your phone.

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