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Red Flag Warning: Salina Area

Red Flag Warning: Salina Area

Red Flag Warning: Salina Area

Salina, Kansas — Clear sky expected today with a high of 66°F and a low of 28°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 1:58AM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
  • A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
    are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
    strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
    contribute to extreme fire behavior.

    Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
    field of this fi
  • 🟡 Wind Advisory: Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 1:53AM CDT until March 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
  • Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
    profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, March 12

  • Conditions: Clear sky
  • High / Low: 66°F / 28°F
  • Wind: SW 24 mph, gusts to 41 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 5.8 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:45 / 19:34
  • Daylight: 11.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 41 mph.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 53°F.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 20°F to 53°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 34%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 36°F, winds 10 mph, 53% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 62°F, winds 23 mph, 21% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 62°F, winds 18 mph, 21% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 55) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 61°F and a low of 42°F.

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.

Last updated: March 12, 2026
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