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7-Day Outlook: Salina Heat Builds Into the Upper 90s
July 5, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring typical early-July heat, with afternoon highs mostly in the low to upper 90s. The hottest day currently appears to be Wednesday, when the National Weather Service forecast calls for a high near 98°F.
Editor’s note: This story was updated after publication to remove an outlier model value that showed a 111°F high for Wednesday. That number was not supported by the National Weather Service or other forecast guidance. The current outlook is for upper-90s heat, not a 111°F actual temperature.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 98°F.
- Heat index: Humidity may make parts of the week feel warmer than the actual air temperature, but the forecast high itself is not 111°F.
- Rain chances: Shower and thunderstorm chances return Wednesday night into Thursday, with another chance early Friday.
- Best outdoor planning: Mornings remain the safest window for strenuous outdoor activity as afternoon heat builds.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/5 | Patchy fog early, then sunny | 92° / 68° | Low |
| Monday 7/6 | Sunny | 92° / 69° | Low |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Sunny | 94° / 73° | Low |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Mostly sunny and hot | 98° / 74° | Chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night |
| Thursday 7/9 | Chance of showers and thunderstorms | 94° / 71° | About 40% |
| Friday 7/10 | Partly sunny | 92° / 70° | Chance early |
| Saturday 7/11 | Mostly sunny | 95° / 72° | Low |
Today's Details — Sunday, July 5
- Conditions: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 68°F
- Wind: Northeast around 1 to 8 mph
- Precipitation: Low chance today
Comfort & Conditions
- Heat: Afternoon temperatures climb through the week, but current reliable guidance keeps Salina below 100°F through Saturday.
- Humidity: Muggy stretches may push the feels-like temperature above the actual air temperature at times.
Forecast cross-checked against the National Weather Service forecast for Salina, Kansas. For severe weather alerts and the latest updates, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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