Jul 15, 2024

NWS four day weather forecast, heat advisory today

Posted Jul 15, 2024 1:34 PM
NWS Wichita Forecast
NWS Wichita Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

Tonight
A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night
A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday
A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.