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Red Flag Warning: Salina Area
March 28, 2026
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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.
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