Lack of 100s this month & calm before Labor Day storm

Debbie Cobb - Burrton - dense fog early Monday

The month of August is ending on a rather warm note, but we have been pretty fortunate this month to stay out of the 100s. On average, we can usually see a half dozen days with temperatures getting above the century mark, but summer rains helped to keep temperatures a little cooler. Dodge City did end up with one day hitting 100, but zero for Goodland, Salina, and Wichita. The last time Wichita didn't have a 100 degree day in August was back in 2009. Salina hasn't had an August without a 100 degree temperatures since 1997 (18 years!!)

The weather in Kansas this week looks pretty quiet. The upper level winds are going to be very light through Friday. Most of the active weather will be taking place in the Pacific Northwest. Occasional rain and a few storms will show up in eastern Colorado, which could drift into northwest Kansas during the late evening hours. None of the storms should be severe and will likely fall apart during the overnight hours. 

Hurricane Ignacio is packing winds between 115-120 mph as it passes by Hawaii to the northeast. It's forecast to weaken very soon, but is part of a series of hurricanes churning through the Pacific. Meanwhile, the Atlantic storms have failed to maintain hurricane strength for more than a day. But there is still plenty of season left. 

If you are looking ahead to the Labor Day weekend holiday, that's when Kansas weather starts to get more interesting. A storm system passing through the northern Plains will drive a cold front down into Kansas Sunday night/Monday, bringing us our best chance for rain in the next 8-10 days. Temperatures will also cool rather significantly with highs falling back into the 70s. So as you plan ahead, be ready for some rain and fall-like weather by the start of next week.