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Strongest Winds Arrive Sunday in Salina, Gusting Near 46 MPH

August 26, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 100°F, lows from 66°F to 83°F. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 100°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 66°F.
Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Monday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 46 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 8/26	Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny	92° / 66°	14%	14 mph
Thursday 8/27	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	87° / 67°	18%	18 mph
Friday 8/28	Sunny	91° / 73°	7%	30 mph
Saturday 8/29	Mostly Sunny	97° / 79°	7% / 0.04"	44 mph
Sunday 8/30	Mostly Sunny	100° / 76°	8% / 0.02"	46 mph
Monday 8/31	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	95° / 74°	29%	39 mph
Tuesday 9/1	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	95° / 83°	38%	42 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, August 26

Conditions: Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 92°F / 66°F
Wind: NNE 8 mph, gusts to 14 mph
Precipitation: 14% chance
UV Index: 7.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:54 / 20:09
Daylight: 13.3 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 57%
Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, 83% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 88°F, 41% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 46% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 46) — Good
PM2.5: 11.4 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.