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7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 95°F in Salina
July 28, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 95°F, lows from 66°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Today, Wednesday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 95°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 66°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Wednesday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.10 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/28 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 93° / 76° | 51% / 0.02" | 32 mph |
| Wednesday 7/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 94° / 75° | 28% / 0.07" | 24 mph |
| Thursday 7/30 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 95° / 74° | 28% | 34 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 93° / 68° | 46% / 0.02" | 28 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Sunny | 88° / 66° | 3% | 29 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Sunny | 90° / 68° | 0% | 24 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Sunny | 93° / 67° | 0% | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, July 28
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
- High / Low: 93°F / 76°F
- Wind: E 13 mph, gusts to 32 mph
- Precipitation: 51% chance, 0.02 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 5.6 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:28 / 20:45
- Daylight: 14.3 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 32 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 54%
- Dew Point: Up to 74°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 82°F, 34% chance of precipitation, 70% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 91°F, 43% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, winds 10 mph, 51% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 33 (peak 44) — Good
- PM2.5: 4.1 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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