Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
182 AWUS83 KICT 132217 RWSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-141030- Regional Weather Summary National Weather Service Wichita KS 517 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026 Another hot day encompassed Kansas today, with late afternoon temperatures reaching the 100s across much of central and southern Kansas. It wasn`t quite as hot over portions of western and northern Kansas north of a stationary front, with temperatures mostly in the 90s. As of the early evening hours, isolated to scattered thunderstorms formed from central through southwest Kansas in vicinity of this stalled front. Hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through tonight across mainly the northwest half of Kansas. The strongest activity will be capable of dime size hail, 60 to 70 mph winds, and locally heavy rain, especially this evening. Forecast low temperatures range from the low 80s over southeast Kansas, to 60s over western Kansas. A few morning showers and thunderstorms may linger over the Kansas region Friday, but severe weather is not expected. By late afternoon and evening, additional hit-or-miss thunderstorms are possible across mainly central and southern Kansas in vicinity of the stalled frontal boundary. A few severe thunderstorms are once again possible. Triple digit heat is expected over mainly the southeast half of Kansas, with upper 80s and 90s further northwest. $$