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Red Flag Warning: Salina Area
March 12, 2026
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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.
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