7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Tuesday Near 103°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 97°F to 103°F, lows from 76°F to 80°F, limited rain chances.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 3:49AM CDT until September 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
• Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
  fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
  or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
  heat stroke.
  
  To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
  Health Administratio

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 103°F.
• Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 76°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday.
• Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Friday, September 4

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 101°F / 77°F
• Wind: S 13 mph, gusts to 32 mph
• Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 07:02 / 19:56
• Daylight: 12.9 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 32 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 46%
• Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 64% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 98°F, winds 11 mph, 36% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 93°F, winds 10 mph, 37% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 53) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 4.6 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.