Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
286 AWUS83 KICT 211007 RWSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-212215- Regional Weather Summary National Weather Service Wichita KS 507 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024 A few showers and thunderstorms impacted far northwest and northern Kansas overnight. The rest of the state remained dry. Gusty south winds encompassed the eastern half of Kansas ahead of an approaching storm system. Predawn temperatures were rather mild in the 60s and 70s, although cooler 50s were noted over northwest Kansas. A few severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening over far eastern Kansas, as a cold front and dryline approach from the west. Large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado or two will be the main threats. It will be a breezy day across the state, with gusts reaching 35 or 40 mph at times. Forecast high temperatures range from the 80s to near 90 degrees over southern and eastern portions, to 60s over northwest Kansas. Thunderstorm chances will gradually shift southeast of Kansas tonight, with a few non-severe showers and thunderstorms possible over central and northern Kansas. Forecast low temperatures range from 40s over northwest Kansas, to near 60 degrees over far southeast Kansas. $$