7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory for Salina Area
Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 83°F to 105°F, lows from 68°F to 81°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:53AM CDT until August 9 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.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 105°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.55 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 42 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/9 | Sunny | 105° / 81° | 3% | 36 mph |
| Monday 8/10 | Mostly Sunny | 101° / 81° | 12% | 31 mph |
| Tuesday 8/11 | Sunny | 103° / 81° | 5% | 42 mph |
| Wednesday 8/12 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 99° / 74° | 15% / 0.25" | 40 mph |
| Thursday 8/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 70° | 53% / 0.06" | 30 mph |
| Friday 8/14 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 68° | 50% / 0.16" | 24 mph |
| Saturday 8/15 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 68° | 49% / 0.07" | 26 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, August 9
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 105°F / 81°F
- Wind: SSW 19 mph, gusts to 36 mph
- Precipitation: 3% chance
- UV Index: 7.35 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:39 / 20:32
- Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 36 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.35; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 25%
🔥 Fire Weather
Elevated fire weather risk today due to low humidity (25%) and winds up to 19 mph. Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any activity that could cause sparks.
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 86°F, winds 15 mph, 38% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 102°F, winds 18 mph, 17% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 14 mph, 18% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 10.7 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.
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