Triple digit heat this weekend, however a slow downward trend in the temperatures as the big heat dome diminishes and a stronger cold front arrives towards the end of next week. High temperatures will be below average for late August and Labor Day weekend.

Isolated storms have developed across south-central Kansas across Sumner and Sedgwick Counties. Brief heavy downpours and frequent lightning strikes can be expected as these storms slowly drift to the north at 5-10 mph. No severe weather is expected this morning.

Scattered storms will begin to diminish by 10-11am across south-central Kansas, however more storms are possible later today across parts of central and western Kansas. An isolated strong storm or two may produce wind gusts to 60 mph later today.

Check out the time-lapse of the weather radar over Wichita since 5:30AM. Amounts are radar estimated. At 10:45am KWCH Studio (N-Wichia) has 1.35" and it is currently storming at the station with a rainfall rate of 1.25/hr "Raining cats and dogs"

Nice start to the labor day weekend across Kansas with clear skies and temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Under sunny skies across Kansas temperatures are expected to reach the 80s each afternoon, with the coolest day during the long weekend to be Labor Day. tinyurl.com/bddxk8kb

Great weekend for a round of golf, maybe hang out by the pool or fire up the grill. Dry weather with afternoon highs in the 80s and morning lows in the 50s and low 60s.

"Got me a minute?" I'll show you the current weather pattern and what that means for Kansas in the next 7-10 days, I will also tell you when meteorological Fall and the Fall Equinox begin. Plus a look at our next chance (slight) of rain across the state.

Perfect weather for the start of the Kansas State Fair with clear skies and mild temperatures today. Highs in the 70s and 80s. Dry weather will continue for the weekend with highs in the 80s on Sunday.

Perfect weather for the first weekend of the State Fair. Sunshine with mild temperatures and light winds. Dry weather will continue in the week ahead, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s through Friday. kwch.com/2024/09/07/qui…

Clouds across central Kansas through Noon, but no rain to worry about if you're at the State Fair or headed to Zoobilee tonight. Highs in the 70s and 80s with temperatures dropping into the 60s by sunset. Expect 50s Sunday morning, with 80s by afternoon.

A few clouds this morning across western Kansas, otherwise another nice sunny day across the state. Highs in the 80s to near 90, the warmest temperatures across western Kansas. Warmer and breezy on Monday.

Isolated showers and rumbles across north-central Kansas this morning should end in the next couple of hours- most areas will miss out on any rainfall this morning. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures today, however still pleasant for early September. tinyurl.com/5y8h2ucu

The wind hasn't been too crazy this Summer, that's getting ready to change this week. South winds will be increasing each day with gusts 30-40 mph becoming common by mid-week (especially across western Kansas).

A few showers and rumbles this morning across north-central Kansas, should diminish by 9am, then mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and another warm day is expected across the state. Highs in the 80s to near 90. More of the same on Sunday.

Isolated showers and storms this morning near Russell and Wilson Lake will come to an end by mid-morning. Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today and Sunday. Highs in the 80s to near 90 each afternoon. "Summer-like" weather continues next week. tinyurl.com/2sfk7a7a

15 days and counting...how long it's been since Wichita received measurable rainfall. Check out the forecast for next week, the weather pattern is becoming more active. This will increase our rain chances and bring cooler weather by next weekend.

Isolated showers/storms north of Hutchinson and southwest of Salina should dissipate by 9am. Sunshine and warm again today with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Late day storms across far western Kansas. More storm chances in the week ahead. tinyurl.com/2kk845kd

Isolated showers and storm this morning, should diminish by 10am. Sunny and warm weather continues today and Monday. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s statewide. A few pop-up showers and storms later today across western KS. No severe weather today or Monday.

Gusts 25-30 mph across western Kansas today, increasing Monday with south wind gusts approaching 40 mph. Elsewhere southeast wind gusts should remain less than 30 mph.

Looking into the crystal ball...the best chances of rain and storms will come on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Still only hit/miss type of showers and storms will be possible. Better chance of rain and storms as we head into next weekend.