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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Salina Faces Highs Near 107°F

August 12, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 107°F, lows from 69°F to 83°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued August 12 at 4:07AM CDT until August 14 at 7:00PM 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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 107°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 69°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.17 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/12	Mostly Sunny	106° / 83°	3%	28 mph
Thursday 8/13	Sunny	107° / 77°	10% / 0.63"	30 mph
Friday 8/14	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	101° / 76°	22% / 0.33"	38 mph
Saturday 8/15	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	100° / 74°	27%	29 mph
Sunday 8/16	Partly Sunny	92° / 70°	13%	23 mph
Monday 8/17	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 69°	38% / 0.05"	22 mph
Tuesday 8/18	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	92° / 72°	20% / 0.17"	32 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, August 12

Conditions: Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 106°F / 83°F
Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 28 mph
Precipitation: 3% chance
UV Index: 7.75 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:41 / 20:29
Daylight: 13.8 hours (10.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.75; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 29%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 88°F, winds 10 mph, 41% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 105°F, 22% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 97°F, winds 12 mph, 25% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 46) — Good
PM2.5: 6.0 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.