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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 37.65°NLon: 97.43°WElev: 1332ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wichita KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 51 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 70 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 55 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 71 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 82 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 62 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Wichita KS
 37.69°N 97.34°W
Last Update:
10:28 am CDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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