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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory& Possible Storms
June 30, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 97°F to 105°F, lows from 74°F to 80°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 2:46AM 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 74°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 44 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 6/30 | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 98° / 79° | 12% | 44 mph |
| Wednesday 7/1 | Thunderstorm | 97° / 76° | 7% | 40 mph |
| Thursday 7/2 | Thunderstorm | 99° / 77° | 11% | 37 mph |
| Friday 7/3 | Thunderstorm | 102° / 80° | 4% | 41 mph |
| Saturday 7/4 | Thunderstorm | 105° / 78° | 36% | 41 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Thunderstorm | 101° / 74° | 36% / 0.03" | 39 mph |
| Monday 7/6 | Light drizzle | 100° / 74° | 11% / 0.02" | 32 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, June 30
- Conditions: Thunderstorm with slight hail
- High / Low: 98°F / 79°F
- Wind: SSW 20 mph, gusts to 44 mph
- Precipitation: 12% chance
- UV Index: 7.55 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:08 / 20:59
- Daylight: 14.8 hours (6.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 44 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.55; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 48%
- Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 83°F, winds 16 mph, 57% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 93°F, winds 18 mph, 43% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 90°F, 12% chance of precipitation, winds 15 mph, 45% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 60) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 20.1 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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