Storms Possible Today, Then More Heat

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 91°F to 105°F, lows from 68°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Saturday and Sunday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

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 Saturday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.00 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
• Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 41 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Thursday, July 2

• Conditions: Thunderstorm
• High / Low: 95°F / 77°F
• Wind: S 16 mph, gusts to 27 mph
• Precipitation: 12% chance
• UV Index: 7.85 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:09 / 20:59
• Daylight: 14.8 hours (8.1 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.85; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 53%
• Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 80°F, 12% chance of precipitation, 69% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 92°F, winds 11 mph, 42% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Thunderstorm, 89°F, winds 13 mph, 49% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 39 (peak 45) — Good
• PM2.5: 8.7 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.