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Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Today, Monday in Salina

August 23, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 93°F, lows from 66°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 93°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 66°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.26 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 46 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 8/23	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	84° / 66°	31%	23 mph
Monday 8/24	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	91° / 68°	18%	24 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 69°	17%	20 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	90° / 67°	46% / 0.03"	35 mph
Thursday 8/27	Mostly Sunny	89° / 68°	11%	21 mph
Friday 8/28	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 70°	27% / 0.01"	19 mph
Saturday 8/29	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	93° / 74°	34% / 0.21"	46 mph

Today's Details — Sunday, August 23

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
High / Low: 84°F / 66°F
Wind: ESE 12 mph, gusts to 23 mph
Precipitation: 31% chance
UV Index: 6.2 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:51 / 20:14
Daylight: 13.4 hours (5.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 53%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 70°F, 78% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 80°F, 38% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 78°F, winds 10 mph, 36% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 55) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 12.0 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.