Rain, hail, strong winds, even tornadoes forecast for Wichita. Here’s what to expect when
Wichita is expected to see multiple rounds of severe weather that could bring thunderstorms packing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and possibly tornadoes starting Wednesday night into Saturday.
Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon could see ping pong ball-sized hail, 60 mph winds and heavy rain. A National Weather Service detailed forecast shows a 60% chance of rain Wednesday night.
The chance for rain Thursday sits at a 70%, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 p.m. Those chances increase to 90% Thursday night, with heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds and the possibility of a tornado, the NWS forecast shows.
Strong to severe storms are possible from late tonight through early afternoon Thursday. The main concern will be large hail up to ping-pong ball size, isolated damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall. #kswx pic.twitter.com/jXES4EoQi2
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) April 24, 2024
Going into Friday the forecast calls for a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. with the continued threat of large hail, damaging winds and a tornado, according to the NWS.
A conditional risk of severe storms exists Friday afternoon/evening generally along and east of the Flint Hills. *If* storms can develop, large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a tornado would be the main concerns. #kswx pic.twitter.com/elFz7ZikGp
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) April 24, 2024
Friday night is expected to be mostly clear with a breezy low of 62.
The NWS said Saturday could see the most widespread severe weather with the chance of large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. A forecast shows a 70% chance of rain with showers and thunderstorms between 1 to 4 p.m. and up until 1 a.m.
Another round of severe storms is possible Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. All severe weather hazards are possible, stay tuned for updates! #kswx pic.twitter.com/CzTgYKbfLj
— NWS Wichita (@NWSWichita) April 24, 2024
Sunday will see a slim chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m.