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Fire Weather Watch: Salina Area
March 26, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 94°F and a low of 55°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Fire Weather Watch: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wichita KS on this developing situation.
- 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 - 🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 1:35AM CDT until March 26 at 9:00PM 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
Today's Forecast — Thursday, March 26
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 94°F / 55°F
- Wind: WSW 23 mph, gusts to 40 mph
- Precipitation: 5% chance
- UV Index: 6.8 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:23 / 19:48
- Daylight: 12.4 hours (10.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 40 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 39%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 73°F, winds 13 mph, 56% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 91°F, winds 15 mph, 25% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 66°F, winds 21 mph, 44% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 47) — Good
- PM2.5: 5.4 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 59°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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