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Wind Advisory: Salina Area

May 17, 2026 weather, forecast
Wind Advisory: Salina Area

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 94°F and a low of 67°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟡 Wind Advisory: Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 3:21AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
  • Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
    profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Today's Forecast — Sunday, May 17

  • Conditions: Thunderstorm
  • High / Low: 94°F / 67°F
  • Wind: S 24 mph, gusts to 50 mph
  • Precipitation: 9% chance
  • UV Index: 8.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:15 / 20:37
  • Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 50 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 50%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, winds 19 mph, 63% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 92°F, winds 23 mph, 40% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Thunderstorm, 86°F, winds 24 mph, 50% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 46) — Good
  • PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Thunderstorm with a high of 93°F and a low of 56°F. 94% 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.