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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Salina Faces Highs Near 102°F

August 14, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 102°F, lows from 68°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Sunday and Thursday. 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 14 at 1:24AM CDT until August 15 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: Saturday, with a high near 102°F.
Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 68°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.11 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 36 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/14	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	101° / 77°	34%	20 mph
Saturday 8/15	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	102° / 73°	23%	20 mph
Sunday 8/16	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 69°	50%	26 mph
Monday 8/17	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	87° / 69°	25%	22 mph
Tuesday 8/18	Mostly Sunny	97° / 76°	10%	23 mph
Wednesday 8/19	Sunny	94° / 70°	10%	36 mph
Thursday 8/20	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	90° / 68°	16% / 1.08"	18 mph

Today's Details — Friday, August 14

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
High / Low: 101°F / 77°F
Wind: NNE 13 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Precipitation: 34% chance
UV Index: 7.7 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:43 / 20:26
Daylight: 13.7 hours (11.9 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sky cover: mostly cloudy (81% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.7; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 61%
Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 75°F, 34% chance of precipitation, 84% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 96°F, 44% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 91°F, 55% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 34 (peak 45) — Good
PM2.5: 5.9 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.