Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Today, Saturday in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 96°F, lows from 67°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday and Wednesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Today, with a high near 96°F.
• Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 67°F.
• Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.41 inches.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 52 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Friday, August 21

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
• High / Low: 96°F / 70°F
• Wind: E 19 mph, gusts to 35 mph
• Precipitation: 16% chance
• UV Index: 7.55 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:49 / 20:17
• Daylight: 13.5 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 35 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.55; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 47%
• Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 66% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 92°F, 33% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 86°F, winds 12 mph, 45% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 67) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 8.2 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.