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Thunderstorms Expected in Salina Area Today

May 30, 2026 weather, forecast
Thunderstorms Expected in Salina Area Today

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 93°F and a low of 68°F.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, May 30

  • Conditions: Thunderstorm
  • High / Low: 93°F / 68°F
  • Wind: SSE 27 mph, gusts to 39 mph
  • Precipitation: 52% chance, 0.11 inches expected over 3 hours
  • UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:07 / 20:48
  • Daylight: 14.7 hours (11.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Expected rainfall: about 0.11 inches.
  • Wind impact: gusts up to 39 mph.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 98°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 59°F to 98°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, winds 10 mph, 81% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Thunderstorm, 90°F, winds 15 mph, 52% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Thunderstorm, 80°F, 35% chance of precipitation, winds 19 mph, 51% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 45) — Good
  • PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Thunderstorm with a high of 89°F and a low of 65°F. 13% 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.