Wet Weather Arrives Friday Night Into Saturday

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A chilly start to the day in Kansas will give way to milder temperatures in the 60s on Friday, but the dry weather won't last long. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move into the state Friday evening and continue into Saturday, with the heaviest rainfall expected along and south of Highway 400. The wet weather will clear out by Saturday evening, leading to a dry and much warmer Sunday.

Why it matters

The incoming wet weather system will impact travel and outdoor activities across Kansas this weekend, while the warm-up next week could increase fire weather concerns due to gusty winds.

The details

Friday will see temperatures climb into the 60s under clearing skies, but clouds will increase Friday evening as a storm system approaches. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday night and continue through Saturday afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall of up to half an inch expected along and south of Highway 400. The wet weather will taper off by Saturday evening, leading to a dry and much warmer Sunday with highs in the middle to upper 60s.

• Temperatures will start the day in the lower to middle 30s on Friday.
• Rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday evening and continue through Saturday afternoon.
• The wet weather is expected to end by Saturday evening.
• Temperatures will rebound on Sunday, with highs in the middle to upper 60s.
• Another significant warm-up is likely next week, with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s on Monday and middle to upper 70s on Tuesday.

What’s next

The incoming storm system is expected to impact travel and outdoor activities across Kansas this weekend, so residents should monitor the latest weather forecasts and plan accordingly.