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Rain This Morning, With Next Round Possible Friday in Salina

August 19, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 96°F, lows from 68°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Today and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 96°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 68°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Today and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.18 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 25 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 8/19	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	88° / 68°	47% / 0.03"	25 mph
Thursday 8/20	Mostly Sunny	90° / 69°	3%	20 mph
Friday 8/21	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	96° / 72°	15% / 0.15"	22 mph
Saturday 8/22	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	95° / 71°	15%	22 mph
Sunday 8/23	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 72°	25%	22 mph
Monday 8/24	Mostly Sunny	95° / 71°	10%	21 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	95° / 76°	15%	10 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, August 19

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
High / Low: 88°F / 68°F
Wind: N 12 mph, gusts to 25 mph
Precipitation: 47% chance, 0.03 inches expected over 1 hours
UV Index: 7.5 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:48 / 20:19
Daylight: 13.5 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.5; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 59%
Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 72°F, 27% chance of precipitation, 81% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, 46% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 59% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 58 (peak 68) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 16.7 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.