Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
107 AWUS83 KICT 190831 RWSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-192045- Regional Weather Summary National Weather Service Wichita KS 331 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026 A cold front approaching from the northwest supported isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the evening and overnight hours over northwest Kansas. A few strong to severe thunderstorms occurred during the evening, producing severe wind gusts and poor visibility in blowing dust. Predawn temperatures across the state were in the 60s and 70s, coolest over western Kansas. Continued well above average temperatures will persist today for many areas across the state with forecast highs well into the 90s. However, cooler 70s and 80s are expected over northwest Kansas in wake of the cold front. By mid to late afternoon, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over portions of central Kansas along and ahead of the cold front. This activity will spread into eastern Kansas through the evening. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe, capable of damaging winds and perhaps isolated instances of large hail. Furthermore, pockets of heavy rainfall and localized flooding are possible. Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue through tonight, although severe weather potential should decrease after about midnight. Forecast low temperatures range from upper 50s over northwest Kansas, to low 70s over southeast Kansas. $$