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Red Flag Warning: Salina Area
March 22, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 74°F and a low of 50°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 2:07AM CDT until March 22 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 22 at 1:00AM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Today's Forecast — Sunday, March 22
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 74°F / 50°F
- Wind: N 24 mph, gusts to 42 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 4.85 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:30 / 19:44
- Daylight: 12.2 hours (11.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 42 mph.
- Feels-like swing: up to 66°F.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 40°F to 66°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 43%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 60°F, winds 14 mph, 55% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 61°F, winds 23 mph, 36% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 56°F, winds 13 mph, 34% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 52) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 61°F and a low of 39°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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