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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory & More Storms Possible for Salina Area
June 29, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 98°F to 105°F, lows from 68°F to 80°F, rain chances focused on Sunday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 3:23AM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 105°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.42 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 45 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 6/29 | Thunderstorm | 100° / 78° | 1% | 44 mph |
| Tuesday 6/30 | Thunderstorm | 98° / 80° | 6% | 39 mph |
| Wednesday 7/1 | Overcast | 98° / 80° | 6% | 45 mph |
| Thursday 7/2 | Thunderstorm | 98° / 73° | 7% | 40 mph |
| Friday 7/3 | Overcast | 102° / 79° | 11% | 43 mph |
| Saturday 7/4 | Thunderstorm | 105° / 80° | 15% | 44 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Thunderstorm | 99° / 68° | 18% / 0.42" | 30 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, June 29
- Conditions: Thunderstorm
- High / Low: 100°F / 78°F
- Wind: S 23 mph, gusts to 44 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance
- UV Index: 8.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:08 / 20:59
- Daylight: 14.9 hours (12.5 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 44 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 50%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 20 mph, 64% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Thunderstorm, 98°F, winds 22 mph, 41% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 92°F, winds 18 mph, 43% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 33 (peak 39) — Good
- PM2.5: 12.4 µg/m³
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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