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Flood Watch: Salina Area

June 20, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 88°F and a low of 63°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued June 20 at 3:02AM CDT until June 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
  • You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
    Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
    to take action should flooding develop.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, June 20

  • Conditions: Thunderstorm
  • High / Low: 88°F / 63°F
  • Wind: SE 14 mph, gusts to 26 mph
  • Precipitation: 19% chance
  • UV Index: 6.5 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:05 / 20:58
  • Daylight: 14.9 hours (11.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.5; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 69%
  • Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Mainly clear, 68°F, 15% chance of precipitation, 88% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 83°F, 12% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 61% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Partly cloudy, 83°F, 19% chance of precipitation, winds 13 mph, 55% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 57) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Slight rain showers with a high of 81°F and a low of 67°F. 71% 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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