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Flood Watch: Salina Area

June 21, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 80°F and a low of 67°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued June 21 at 4:32AM 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.
  • 🟠 Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 2:01AM CDT until June 22 at 1:13PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
  • Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
    feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
    drown.

    Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

    The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
  • 🔵 Hydrologic Outlook: Hydrologic Outlook issued June 20 at 8:22PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
  • 🔵 Hydrologic Outlook: Hydrologic Outlook issued June 20 at 8:17PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
  • 🔵 Hydrologic Outlook: Hydrologic Outlook issued June 20 at 8:58AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Today's Forecast — Sunday, June 21

  • Conditions: Thunderstorm
  • High / Low: 80°F / 67°F
  • Wind: N 12 mph, gusts to 22 mph
  • Precipitation: 100% chance, 1.61 inches expected over 6 hours
  • UV Index: 4.4 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:05 / 20:59
  • Daylight: 14.9 hours (12.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Rain focus: 100% chance, peaking around 5AM.
  • Expected rainfall: about 1.61 inches.
  • Feels-like swing: up to 89°F.
  • Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 68°F to 89°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Partly cloudy, 70°F, 84% chance of precipitation, 87% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 79°F, 71% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Thunderstorm, 75°F, 81% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 45) — Good
  • PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 72°F and a low of 62°F.

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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