Regional Weather Summary
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
658 AWUS83 KICT 192116 RWSICT KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-200930- Regional Weather Summary National Weather Service Wichita KS 416 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026 Partly to mostly cloudy skies presided over the Sunflower State today as showers and storms developed ahead of an approaching cold front. Afternoon high temperatures ranged from around 100 degrees across central and south central Kansas to the low 70s across far northwest Kansas. Breezy winds were noted along and east of Interstate 135 as well. Showers and storms will continue to develop through the evening hours across the eastern half of Kansas, with strong to severe storms possible especially across northeast and south central Kansas. The strongest activity will be capable of large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall. A second round of showers and storms will develop later tonight across the High Plains and sweep through Kansas heading into early Sunday morning. While widespread severe weather appears unlikely, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall are possible across a majority of Kansas. Overnight low temperatures will range from the upper 50s across northwest Kansas to the low 70s across far southeast Kansas. Lingering showers and storms may persist across portions of east and southeast Kansas throughout the day on Sunday, with returning rain chances across far western Kansas by evening. Afternoon high temperatures will range from near 70 degrees in northern Kansas to near 90 degrees across far southeast Kansas. $$