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Hydrologic Outlook: Salina Area

May 19, 2026 weather, forecast
Hydrologic Outlook: Salina Area

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.