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Elevated Fire Weather Risk Near Salina Today
April 14, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 92°F and a low of 68°F.
Today's Forecast — Tuesday, April 14
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 92°F / 68°F
- Wind: SSW 23 mph, gusts to 40 mph
- Precipitation: 13% chance
- UV Index: 7.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:54 / 20:06
- Daylight: 13.2 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 40 mph.
- Feels-like swing: up to 82°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 63°F to 82°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 29%
🔥 Fire Weather
Elevated fire weather risk today due to low humidity (29%) and winds up to 23 mph. Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any activity that could cause sparks.
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, winds 15 mph, 49% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 89°F, winds 20 mph, 16% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 81°F, 13% chance of precipitation, winds 14 mph, 37% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 45) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 78°F and a low of 61°F. 19% chance of precipitation.
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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