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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 63°F and a low of 32°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:33AM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM 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 28 at 12:26AM CDT until March 28 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 — Saturday, March 28

  • Conditions: Clear sky
  • High / Low: 63°F / 32°F
  • Wind: S 19 mph, gusts to 29 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 6.8 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:20 / 19:50
  • Daylight: 12.5 hours

What Matters Most Today

  • Feels-like swing: up to 50°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 24°F to 50°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 24%
  • Dew Point: 18°F — very dry air

🔥 Fire Weather

Elevated fire weather risk today due to low humidity (24%) and winds up to 19 mph. Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any activity that could cause sparks.

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 39°F, 32% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 59°F, winds 18 mph, 18% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 57°F, winds 13 mph, 23% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 50) — Good
  • PM2.5: 3.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 78°F and a low of 48°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 28, 2026
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