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Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Today, Sunday in Salina

August 22, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 95°F, lows from 68°F to 71°F, rain chances focused on Sunday, 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: Friday, with a high near 95°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 68°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.43 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/22	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	90° / 69°	34%	27 mph
Sunday 8/23	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	86° / 69°	27% / 0.16"	26 mph
Monday 8/24	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny	93° / 70°	16%	34 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Mostly Sunny	91° / 70°	8% / 0.06"	22 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 68°	47% / 0.20"	30 mph
Thursday 8/27	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	91° / 71°	16%	25 mph
Friday 8/28	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	95° / 70°	28%	32 mph

Today's Details — Saturday, August 22

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
High / Low: 90°F / 69°F
Wind: ENE 15 mph, gusts to 27 mph
Precipitation: 34% chance
UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:50 / 20:15
Daylight: 13.4 hours (9.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 55%
Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, 16% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 74% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, winds 10 mph, 40% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 83°F, winds 10 mph, 53% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 68) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 6.5 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.