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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Salina Faces Highs Near 99°F

August 15, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 99°F, lows from 67°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Sunday, Tuesday 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 15 at 1:19AM 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: Today, with a high near 99°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 67°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.39 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 44 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/15	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy	99° / 72°	26%	18 mph
Sunday 8/16	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	87° / 68°	51% / 0.02"	44 mph
Monday 8/17	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	88° / 70°	16%	24 mph
Tuesday 8/18	Sunny	98° / 73°	8% / 0.06"	22 mph
Wednesday 8/19	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	89° / 67°	16% / 0.01"	31 mph
Thursday 8/20	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 68°	27% / 0.27"	26 mph
Friday 8/21	Mostly Sunny	91° / 67°	12% / 0.04"	18 mph

Today's Details — Saturday, August 15

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
High / Low: 99°F / 72°F
Wind: SSE 12 mph, gusts to 18 mph
Precipitation: 26% chance
UV Index: 7.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:44 / 20:25
Daylight: 13.7 hours (7.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sky cover: mostly cloudy (97% average cloud cover), but low rain risk.
Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 51%
Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 80°F, 15% chance of precipitation, 71% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 95°F, 36% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 89°F, 20% chance of precipitation, 50% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 33 (peak 45) — Good
PM2.5: 8.5 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.