Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
134 AWUS83 KICT 192142 RWSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-200945- Regional Weather Summary National Weather Service Wichita KS 442 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026 Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies were observed across the Sunflower State this afternoon alongside high temperatures ranging from the middle 80s across northeast Kansas to near 100 degrees across portions of south central and southeast Kansas. Dry conditions prevailed for most locations this afternoon, though showers and storms were observed across far northeast and northwest Kansas late this afternoon. Chances for showers and storms will continue into the evening hours, particularly across northern and western Kansas where a few severe storms are possible. Additionally, a few weak showers and storms may develop across far southern Kansas later tonight, though this later activity is not expected to be severe. Overnight lows are forecast to range from the low 60s across northwest Kansas to near 70 degrees across southeast Kansas. Another mostly dry day is expected for most locations on Thursday under mostly clear skies. Afternoon high temperatures will range from the middle 80s across northeast Kansas to the middle 90s across southern Kansas. A few showers and storms may return to portions of northern Kansas during the evening hours. $$