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Hydrologic Outlook: Salina Area
May 19, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 60°F and a low of 48°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🔵 Hydrologic Outlook: Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Today's Forecast — Tuesday, May 19
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 60°F / 48°F
- Wind: N 17 mph, gusts to 31 mph
- Precipitation: 9% chance
- UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:14 / 20:39
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (8.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
- Sky cover: mostly cloudy (88% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 76%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 49°F, winds 13 mph, 84% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 57°F, winds 12 mph, 71% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 55°F, 77% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 39) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Slight rain with a high of 63°F and a low of 46°F. 21% 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.