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7-Day Outlook: Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

September 7, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 102°F, lows from 66°F to 87°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued September 7 at 3:43AM 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 102°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 66°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 43 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/7	Sunny	100° / 80°	7%	26 mph
Tuesday 9/8	Sunny	102° / 77°	2%	31 mph
Wednesday 9/9	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	90° / 66°	74%	33 mph
Thursday 9/10	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny	86° / 67°	27%	30 mph
Friday 9/11	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 70°	16%	31 mph
Saturday 9/12	Sunny	91° / 68°	12%	42 mph
Sunday 9/13	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 87°	39%	43 mph

Today's Details — Monday, September 7

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 100°F / 80°F
Wind: SSE 14 mph, gusts to 26 mph
Precipitation: 7% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 7.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:05 / 19:51
Daylight: 12.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 38%
Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, winds 10 mph, 56% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 98°F, winds 13 mph, 27% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 92°F, winds 11 mph, 30% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 49 (peak 70) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 9.5 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.