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Triple-Digit Heat Targets Today in Salina

August 30, 2026 weather, forecast
Triple-Digit Heat Targets Today in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 97°F to 105°F, lows from 77°F to 80°F, limited rain chances.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 105°F.
  • Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 77°F.
  • Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
  • Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
8/30
Mostly Sunny105° / 80°2%38 mph
Monday
8/31
Sunny104° / 80°3%22 mph
Tuesday
9/1
Sunny101° / 80°0%36 mph
Wednesday
9/2
Sunny103° / 80°1%40 mph
Thursday
9/3
Sunny101° / 78°4%38 mph
Friday
9/4
Mostly Sunny100° / 77°7%36 mph
Saturday
9/5
Mostly Sunny97° / 80°5%29 mph

Today's Details — Sunday, August 30

  • Conditions: Mostly Sunny
  • High / Low: 105°F / 80°F
  • Wind: SSW 18 mph, gusts to 38 mph
  • Precipitation: 2% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 6.7 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 20:04
  • Daylight: 13.1 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 38 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.7; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 26%

🔥 Fire Weather

Elevated fire weather risk today due to low humidity (26%) and winds up to 18 mph. Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any activity that could cause sparks.

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 16 mph, 34% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 100°F, winds 15 mph, 22% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 96°F, winds 13 mph, 23% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 60) — Moderate
  • Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
  • PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies supplemental wind, UV, humidity, and air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.

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