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@NWSWichita

Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Wichita. Details: https://nitter.cf/t.co/rmH0qnntGq

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Dry weather expected on Sunday followed by chances of showers and thunderstorms on Monday. Rain chances will continue for Tuesday with things drying out for Wednesday. #kswx
Graphic showing 4 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas from Sunday through Wednesday.

ALT Graphic showing 4 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas from Sunday through Wednesday.

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Scattered areas of rain will persist through the morning and early afternoon hours today with afternoon highs in the 60s. #kswx
Graphic showing high temperatures today across central and eastern Kansas, with rain chances ranging from 60 percent over central Kansas, to 25 to 40 percent over eastern Kansas.

ALT Graphic showing high temperatures today across central and eastern Kansas, with rain chances ranging from 60 percent over central Kansas, to 25 to 40 percent over eastern Kansas.

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Trick or Treat temperature forecast across the region from 6pm to 10pm tonight. #kswx
Graphic showing trick or treat temperatures from 6pm to 10pm across central, south central, and southeast Kansas tonight.

ALT Graphic showing trick or treat temperatures from 6pm to 10pm across central, south central, and southeast Kansas tonight.

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[Friday 8:55pm] - Widespread light to moderate rain will continue to lift across southern and eastern Kansas this evening. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain generally around a tenth inch or less. #kswx
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Seasonable to above average temperatures will persist the next several days. Rain and storm chances return Monday and Tuesday, along with gusty winds. Additional rain chances may arrive again Thursday. #kswx
Daily forecast Sunday through Thursday across combined central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s, lows mostly in the 40s and 50s.

ALT Daily forecast Sunday through Thursday across combined central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s, lows mostly in the 40s and 50s.

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Scattered areas of rain will persist through Saturday, although widespread rain looks unlikely. High temperatures will be in the 60s to low 70s over central and eastern Kansas. #kswx
Graphic showing high temperatures Saturday across central and eastern Kansas, with rain chances ranging from 70 percent over central Kansas, to 25 to 40 percent over eastern Kansas.

ALT Graphic showing high temperatures Saturday across central and eastern Kansas, with rain chances ranging from 70 percent over central Kansas, to 25 to 40 percent over eastern Kansas.

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Moderate to high rain chances with a few embedded thunderstorms will continue across the region this evening through tonight. While pockets of moderate to heavy rain are possible, severe weather is not expected. #kswx
Graphic showing low temperatures tonight across central and eastern Kansas in the 50s, and rain chances ranging from 30 to 50 percent over far southeast Kansas, to 80 to 90 percent over portions of central and south-central Kansas.

ALT Graphic showing low temperatures tonight across central and eastern Kansas in the 50s, and rain chances ranging from 30 to 50 percent over far southeast Kansas, to 80 to 90 percent over portions of central and south-central Kansas.

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[Friday 1:35pm]...Areas of rain with a few embedded lightning strikes and pockets of heavy rain will continue moving north into the area this afternoon-evening. Severe weather isn't expected. #kswx
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[Friday 12:18pm]...Areas of rain with a few embedded lightning strikes will continue moving north into the area this afternoon-evening. Severe weather is not expected, with the main hazard being pockets of brief moderate to heavy rain. #kswx
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KDot Webcams are showing dense fog along I-70 near Russell this morning. #kswx
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Areas of dense fog will affect parts of central Kansas through the morning hours with visibilities down to one quarter of a mile or less at times. Drive with caution during the morning commute. #kswx
Graphic showing where dense fog will impact central Kansas with visibilities down to one quarter of a mile or less now through 10am.

ALT Graphic showing where dense fog will impact central Kansas with visibilities down to one quarter of a mile or less now through 10am.

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Scattered rain showers will be possible for Halloween with daytime highs in the 60s and lows in the 50s at night. Temperatures will warm into the 70s for Sunday and Monday with rain and storm chances returning to the area on Monday. #kswx
Graphic showing 3 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas this weekend through Monday.

ALT Graphic showing 3 day weather forecast for central, south central, and southeast Kansas this weekend through Monday.

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Daytime highs will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s across the region with increasing chances for showers and embedded thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. #kswx
Graphic showing daytime highs and rain chances for this afternoon and tonight across the region.

ALT Graphic showing daytime highs and rain chances for this afternoon and tonight across the region.

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Thursday 8:40PM Update: Slow moving storms across eastern Barton County have lead to heavy rainfall. A Flood Warning has been issued, including the city of Ellinwood. Radar estimates between 2-4" of rain in the past 3 hours. #KSwx
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Thursday 7:30PM Update: Isolated storms continue to move northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for the storm east of Great Bend until 8:15PM. #KSwx
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[Thursday 7:14pm]...Isolated thunderstorm southwest of Hesston moving northeast capable of penny sized hail. #kswx
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[Thursday 6:54pm]...A few thunderstorms will impact central KS this evening. The strongest activity will be capable of dime sized hail, 55 mph winds, and locally heavy rain. #kswx
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Hit-or-miss showers will persist through the weekend, with better chances for showers and thunderstorms Sunday night through Tuesday. Mostly above average temperatures through Monday will turn cooler next week. #kswx
Daily forecast Saturday through Wednesday across combined central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. High temperatures will climb into the 70s by Sunday and Monday, cooling into the 60s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Low temperatures are mostly in the 50s. It will be windy Monday through Wednesday.

ALT Daily forecast Saturday through Wednesday across combined central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. High temperatures will climb into the 70s by Sunday and Monday, cooling into the 60s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Low temperatures are mostly in the 50s. It will be windy Monday through Wednesday.

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Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will spread north across the region Friday, and persist through Friday night. Severe weather is not expected, although locally heavy rain is possible. #kswx
Forecast high temperatures Friday are in the upper 60s to low 70s over central and eastern Kansas. Rain chances range from 40 and 50 percent over far eastern Kansas, to 80 or 90 percent over central and south-central Kansas.

ALT Forecast high temperatures Friday are in the upper 60s to low 70s over central and eastern Kansas. Rain chances range from 40 and 50 percent over far eastern Kansas, to 80 or 90 percent over central and south-central Kansas.

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Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening across the region. The strongest activity will be capable of 50 mph winds, dime sized hail, and brief heavy rain. #kswx
Rain chances are around 15 to 25 percent across central and south-central Kansas, with 40 to 50 percent chances over northeast Kansas.

ALT Rain chances are around 15 to 25 percent across central and south-central Kansas, with 40 to 50 percent chances over northeast Kansas.

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