Forecast Details for Wichita, KS

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Current Alerts for Wichita, KS: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 59. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. High near 68. North wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

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Weather Topic: What is Snow?

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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake, has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure. Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup of snow on the ground.

On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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