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Dense Fog Advisory: Salina Area
March 5, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — Foggy expected today with a high of 59°F and a low of 37°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Dense Fog Advisory: Dense Fog Advisory issued March 5 at 4:11AM CST until March 5 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS
- If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Today's Forecast — Thursday, March 5
- Conditions: Foggy
- High / Low: 59°F / 37°F
- Wind: SSE 12 mph, gusts to 25 mph
- Precipitation: 23% chance
- UV Index: 5.65 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:56 / 18:27
- Daylight: 11.5 hours (2.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sky cover: mostly cloudy (98% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 91%
- Visibility: As low as 0.2 miles
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Foggy, 43°F, 98% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 57°F, winds 11 mph, 82% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 56°F, 23% chance of precipitation, 93% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 58 (peak 61) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 18.5 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Slight rain with a high of 76°F and a low of 38°F. 53% chance of precipitation.
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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