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Dangerous Wind Gusts to 50 MPH Near Salina

April 15, 2026 weather, forecast
Dangerous Wind Gusts to 50 MPH Near Salina

Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F.

Today's Forecast — Wednesday, April 15

  • Conditions: Overcast
  • High / Low: 78°F / 62°F
  • Wind: WSW 19 mph, gusts to 50 mph
  • Precipitation: 6% chance
  • UV Index: 7.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:53 / 20:07
  • Daylight: 13.2 hours (11.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 50 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 48%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 67°F, winds 13 mph, 67% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 76°F, winds 14 mph, 39% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 70°F, 31% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 47) — Good
  • PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 87°F and a low of 52°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.