Todays weather in Wichita Kansas - Wednesday - 27 May 2026

A storm pattern is building over Wichita, and today marks the start of a progressively wetter stretch through the week. Right now it's a pleasant 83°F with partly sunny skies and a light east-southeast wind at 5–9 mph — but don't leave the umbrella at home. A 22% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms creeps in after 3 PM, making for a potentially slick evening commute.Tonight the precipitation chance jumps to 45% with a low near 64°F as more storms move through after dark. Thursday is the day to watch: a 71% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with the high dropping to just 78°F. Thursday night stays equally soggy. If you have outdoor plans, move them or cover them.Friday offers a brief exhale with partly sunny skies and a high back near 81°F, though a 50% precipitation chance lingers. The weekend stays unsettled through Saturday before conditions gradually improve. By Tuesday, expect mostly sunny skies and a high around 83°F — the dry stretch is coming, just not yet.For today, dress in light layers and swap the sandals for closed-toe shoes if you're walking anywhere after lunch. Enjoy the morning sunshine while it lasts — rain is coming tonight, and Thursday is going to be a wet one.This podcast was built using AI technology. A YesWee production.This episode includes AI-generated content.