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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Salina Faces Highs Near 108°F

August 13, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 108°F, lows from 69°F to 78°F, rain chances focused on Today and Wednesday. 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 13 at 3:24AM 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: Today, with a high near 108°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 69°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Today and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.30 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 44 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/13	Sunny	108° / 78°	10% / 0.18"	44 mph
Friday 8/14	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	102° / 77°	17%	31 mph
Saturday 8/15	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	102° / 74°	16% / 0.01"	28 mph
Sunday 8/16	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 70°	32%	28 mph
Monday 8/17	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	87° / 69°	24% / 0.03"	19 mph
Tuesday 8/18	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	93° / 73°	25%	37 mph
Wednesday 8/19	Mostly Sunny	96° / 70°	11% / 0.07"	34 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, August 13

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 108°F / 78°F
Wind: SSW 28 mph, gusts to 44 mph
Precipitation: 10% chance, 0.18 inches expected over 2 hours
UV Index: 7.75 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:42 / 20:27
Daylight: 13.8 hours (10.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Expected rainfall: about 0.18 inches.
Wind impact: gusts up to 44 mph.
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: 32%
Dew Point: Up to 65°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 88°F, winds 14 mph, 40% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 105°F, winds 12 mph, 22% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 95°F, 17% chance of precipitation, winds 15 mph, 44% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 48) — Good
PM2.5: 4.8 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.