Todays weather in Wichita Kansas - Friday - 15 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Wichita Kansas - Friday - 15 May 2026 (00:00:41) Heat and Wind Commute Warning (00:01:31) Tonight's Stray Storm Chance (00:02:05) Friday Storm Buildup (00:02:33) Weekend Severe Weather Outbreak (00:03:32) Wichita Forecast Takeaway Wichita is staring down a potential record high today, with temperatures forecast between 92 and 95 degrees — threatening the all-time record for this date set in 1966. Add southerly winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour and climbing humidity, and the heat index will make it feel even more punishing than the thermometer shows. Dress light, hydrate early, and move any outdoor activity to the morning hours.The commute today brings its own challenges. Wind gusts could strain older vehicles and push dust across roadways. If you have kids in outdoor sports this afternoon, watch the heat index closely — the humidity is understating how dangerous the conditions really are.Tonight, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible after dark, with lows staying warm near 70 degrees. These storms are stray and may miss the metro entirely, but keep radar handy if you're out late.Friday brings another round of storm chances in the afternoon and evening. Don't dismiss it — evening commuters could face delays.The weekend is the main event. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected Saturday through Monday across the Wichita area, with the potential for damaging winds up to 60 mph, hail up to two inches, and a tornado threat. The storm track is still sharpening, but Wichita sits squarely in the threat window. Identify your shelter now, charge your devices tonight, and make sure you have a reliable way to receive alerts. This is a have-a-plan-before-Saturday-morning situation.This episode includes AI-generated content.