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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wichita - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT)

Lat: 37.65°NLon: 97.43°WElev: 1332ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 55 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 71 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport KS
 37.62°N 97.39°W
Last Update:
10:44 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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