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Wind Advisory: Salina Area
May 17, 2026
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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.
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