May 03, 2024

NWS-Wichita four day weather forecast, severe storms predicted

Posted May 03, 2024 2:26 PM
Four Day Weather Forecast Courtesy NWS-Wichita
Four Day Weather Forecast Courtesy NWS-Wichita

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 52. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north-northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East-southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. The chance of precipitation is 10%.

Monday
Showers are likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. Breezy. The chance of precipitation is 80%.  

The National Weather Service advises of potential severe weather on Monday, May 6, with indications of a higher-end outbreak in the region. 

Monitoring signals suggest a medium to high potential for tornado outbreaks; however, confidence levels await consistent signal validation. Refer to the graphic for current confidence levels.

Stay updated for further details.

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Property Protection: Secure outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by high winds, and consider protective measures against hail.

Severe Thunderstorm Risk for Monday
Severe Thunderstorm Risk for Monday

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