Thunderstorms Expected in Salina Area Today

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 82°F and a low of 57°F.

Today's Forecast — Monday, May 18

• Conditions: Thunderstorm
• High / Low: 82°F / 57°F
• Wind: NNW 24 mph, gusts to 40 mph
• Precipitation: 82% chance, 0.62 inches expected over 6 hours
• UV Index: 8.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:15 / 20:38
• Daylight: 14.4 hours (8.4 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Rain focus: 82% chance, peaking around 7PM.
• Expected rainfall: about 0.62 inches.
• Wind impact: gusts up to 40 mph.
• Feels-like swing: up to 87°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 50°F to 87°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 85%
• Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 71°F, 50% chance of precipitation, 90% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Thunderstorm, 77°F, 63% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 77% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 62°F, 82% chance of precipitation, winds 16 mph, 92% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 43) — Good
• PM2.5: 9.5 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 59°F and a low of 50°F. 33% 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.