NWS Wichita
@NWSWichita

Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Wichita. Details: weather.gov/nws_x

 Wichita, KS
Joined June 2012
On this date back in 2007, southeast KS was in the middle of historic flooding . Many locations picked-up between 10-20 inches of rain in a five day period, which caused extensive flooding. Hardest hit were the Neosho and Verdigris rivers where record levels were set #kswx
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The hot and humid weather conditions will continue into the holiday weekend with highest heat indices expected on Saturday July 4th. In addition, more widespread coverage for thunderstorms is possible later Saturday night.#KSwx
Graphic showing 4 day forecast for today through Sunday. High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the 70s are primarily expected across the region. Better chances for thunderstorms affecting much of the area is possible Saturday night.

ALT Graphic showing 4 day forecast for today through Sunday. High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the 70s are primarily expected across the region. Better chances for thunderstorms affecting much of the area is possible Saturday night.

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The heat will continue through the weekend with Friday and Saturday approaching 100 degrees for some in central and south-central Kansas. Additional storms are possible across central Kansas this evening, with more widespread chances late Saturday night. #KSwx
Graphic showing 5 day forecast for today through Sunday. High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the 70s are primarily expected across the region. Isolated evening storms in Central Kansas today with storms returning for Saturday night into Sunday morning.

ALT Graphic showing 5 day forecast for today through Sunday. High temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the 70s are primarily expected across the region. Isolated evening storms in Central Kansas today with storms returning for Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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[ Tuesday 9:25pm] - Line of storms will continue moving into central KS this evening. The stronger storms will be capable of producing 50 to 60 mph winds along with small hail. #kswx
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Chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase from the west later this evening and persist through much of the night west of the Kansas Turnpike. A few marginally severe storms are possible. #kswx
Main threats between about 10pm and 4am will be pea to dime size hail, 50 to 60 mph winds, and locally heavy rain, with the highest chances over central Kansas.

ALT Main threats between about 10pm and 4am will be pea to dime size hail, 50 to 60 mph winds, and locally heavy rain, with the highest chances over central Kansas.
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Isolated storms possible Wednesday evening over central Kansas with heat increasing for Friday into Saturday. Better chances for storms look to arrive for Saturday night. #KSwx
Graphic showing 4 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Heat will continue to build over the area as the week goes on. Better chances of rain looks to arrive Saturday night.

ALT Graphic showing 4 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Heat will continue to build over the area as the week goes on. Better chances of rain looks to arrive Saturday night.

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop over portions of central Kansas into the early afternoon hours. Severe weather is not expected with any of this activity. #kswx
Graphic showing where scattered showers and storms will develop and track northeast across central Kansas now through 1PM. Severe weather is not expected.

ALT Graphic showing where scattered showers and storms will develop and track northeast across central Kansas now through 1PM. Severe weather is not expected.

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Isolated showers and storms will continue to develop over portions of central Kansas this morning. Severe weather is not expected with any of this activity.#kswx
Graphic showing where isolated showers and storms will develop and track northeast across central Kansas this morning. Severe weather is not expected.

ALT Graphic showing where isolated showers and storms will develop and track northeast across central Kansas this morning. Severe weather is not expected.

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Warm and breezy conditions are expected again today with highs reaching into the lower to middle 90s. Isolated rain and storm chances are possible across Central Kansas this evening. #KSwx
Graphic showing today's forecast high temperatures and this evening's rain chances. Highs will range from 92 to 96 degrees. Portions of Central Kansas have 20-30% chance of rain and storms this evening.

ALT Graphic showing today's forecast high temperatures and this evening's rain chances. Highs will range from 92 to 96 degrees. Portions of Central Kansas have 20-30% chance of rain and storms this evening.
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Warm conditions are expected to continue through the end of the work week and into the 4th of July holiday. Isolated storm chances return for Wednesday evening in Central Kansas. #KSwx
Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Wednesday through Saturday, the 4th of July.

ALT Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Wednesday through Saturday, the 4th of July.

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The heat will continue across the region with daytime highs in the 90s and afternoon heat indices rising above 100 degrees. Isolated storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours across central Kansas both Tuesday and Wednesday. #kswx
Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Tuesday through Friday.

ALT Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Tuesday through Friday.

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The heat will continue across the region with daytime highs in the 90s and afternoon heat indices rising above 100 degrees. Isolated storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours across central Kansas both Tuesday and Wednesday. #kswx
Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Tuesday through Friday.

ALT Graphic showing daytime highs and lows across central, south central, and southeast Kansas for Tuesday through Friday.

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Another warm and windy day is expected across the area today with heat indices up to 105 possible across central and south central Kansas. Low chances for PM showers and storms will return to central KS Tuesday and Wednesday, though severe weather appears unlikely. #kswx
Graphic showing high temperatures in the low 90s across eastern Kansas and in the upper 90s across central Kansas amid partly cloudy skies. Heat index values up to 105 are possible today. Afternoon and evening showers and storms may return to central Kansas Tuesday and Wednesday, with dry weather and partly cloudy skies forecast for Thursday areawide. Low temperatures through Wednesday night will reside in the middle 70s, while high temperatures will likely climb into the low to middle 90s Tuesday through Thursday.

ALT Graphic showing high temperatures in the low 90s across eastern Kansas and in the upper 90s across central Kansas amid partly cloudy skies. Heat index values up to 105 are possible today. Afternoon and evening showers and storms may return to central Kansas Tuesday and Wednesday, with dry weather and partly cloudy skies forecast for Thursday areawide. Low temperatures through Wednesday night will reside in the middle 70s, while high temperatures will likely climb into the low to middle 90s Tuesday through Thursday.
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Highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s are forecast each day through Thursday with partly sunny skies and breezy southerly winds. #kswx
Graphic showing forecast for Monday through Thursday. Highs each day will be in the 90s with low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southerly winds and partly sunny skies are expected each day.

ALT Graphic showing forecast for Monday through Thursday. Highs each day will be in the 90s with low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southerly winds and partly sunny skies are expected each day.
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Highs in the 90s and low 100s are expected for most locations today along with heat indices ranging from 100 to 105. Partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions are forecast Monday through Wednesday alongside highs in the 90s and lows in the middle to upper 70s. #kswx
Graphic showing clear skies in central Kansas and mostly clear skies in southern Kansas today. Heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range are expected this afternoon, and high temperatures will mostly range from the 90s in southeast Kansas to the low 100s across central Kansas. Heat indices in the 100 to 105 range are expected again on Monday. High temperatures Monday through Wednesday are expected to reach into the 90s, and breezy winds and partly cloudy skies are forecast as well. Low temperatures tonight through Tuesday night are expected to dip into the middle to upper 70s.

ALT Graphic showing clear skies in central Kansas and mostly clear skies in southern Kansas today. Heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range are expected this afternoon, and high temperatures will mostly range from the 90s in southeast Kansas to the low 100s across central Kansas. Heat indices in the 100 to 105 range are expected again on Monday. High temperatures Monday through Wednesday are expected to reach into the 90s, and breezy winds and partly cloudy skies are forecast as well. Low temperatures tonight through Tuesday night are expected to dip into the middle to upper 70s.

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Warm, breezy, and mostly dry conditions are forecast through Tuesday with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Heat indices are expected to be between 100 to 105 in the afternoons and into the early evenings. #kswx
Graphic showing mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions Sunday through Tuesday across central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Highs each day will largely reach into the 90s and even near 100 in some locations, and afternoon heat indices will reach into the 100-105 degree range Sunday through Tuesday. Overnight lows will largely reside in the middle to upper 70s.

ALT Graphic showing mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions Sunday through Tuesday across central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Highs each day will largely reach into the 90s and even near 100 in some locations, and afternoon heat indices will reach into the 100-105 degree range Sunday through Tuesday. Overnight lows will largely reside in the middle to upper 70s.
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[June 27, 2026 - 5:47 AM] The remnants of overnight showers and storms are now moving through the Wichita metro. Gusty winds up to 50-55 mph are possible as these progress through the city and surrounding areas. #kswx
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Scattered to numerous showers and storms are making their way through the area early this morning. Severe storms are not expected at this time, though brief gusty winds and locally heavy rain are possible with the strongest activity. #kswx
Graphic showing portions of south central and southeast Kansas as having best chances for showers and storms this morning through 7 AM. The strongest activity will be capable of locally heavy rainfall and 40-50 mph winds. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and weather information.

ALT Graphic showing portions of south central and southeast Kansas as having best chances for showers and storms this morning through 7 AM. The strongest activity will be capable of locally heavy rainfall and 40-50 mph winds. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and weather information.
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High temperatures today will range from the upper 80s to the middle 90s across the area today along with clearing skies. Heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range are expected this afternoon, with the highest values anticipated to reside in southern Kansas. #kswx
Graphic showing high temperatures ranging from the upper 80s across eastern Kansas to the middle 90s across southern Kansas. Afternoon maximum heat index values will range from 100 to 105 degrees, with the highest values anticipated to reside in south central Kansas, especially south of US-400.

ALT Graphic showing high temperatures ranging from the upper 80s across eastern Kansas to the middle 90s across southern Kansas. Afternoon maximum heat index values will range from 100 to 105 degrees, with the highest values anticipated to reside in south central Kansas, especially south of US-400.
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It will be a warm and breezy upcoming week with forecast highs mostly in the 90s and even near 100 in some locations. Afternoon heat indices are expected to reach into the 100-105 degree range through at least Wednesday. #kswx
Graphic showing partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions Sunday through Wednesday across central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Highs each day will largely reach into the 90s and even near 100 in some locations, and afternoon heat indices will reach into the 100-105 degree range Sunday through Wednesday. Overnight lows will largely reside in the middle to upper 70s.

ALT Graphic showing partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions Sunday through Wednesday across central, south central, and southeast Kansas. Highs each day will largely reach into the 90s and even near 100 in some locations, and afternoon heat indices will reach into the 100-105 degree range Sunday through Wednesday. Overnight lows will largely reside in the middle to upper 70s.
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