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Elevated Fire Weather Risk Near Salina Today

April 14, 2026 weather, forecast
Elevated Fire Weather Risk Near Salina Today

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.