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

September 8, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 103°F, lows from 66°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Saturday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued September 8 at 3:31AM 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: Today, with a high near 103°F.
Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 66°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday and Saturday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/8	Sunny	103° / 76°	8%	35 mph
Wednesday 9/9	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 68°	47%	23 mph
Thursday 9/10	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	87° / 68°	27%	24 mph
Friday 9/11	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	93° / 70°	27%	30 mph
Saturday 9/12	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	85° / 66°	62%	30 mph
Sunday 9/13	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 67°	34%	42 mph
Monday 9/14	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	85° / 72°	36%	46 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, September 8

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 103°F / 76°F
Wind: S 16 mph, gusts to 35 mph
Precipitation: 8% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 7.0 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:05 / 19:49
Daylight: 12.7 hours

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 35 mph.
Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.0; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 32%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 85°F, winds 13 mph, 44% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 101°F, winds 14 mph, 24% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 94°F, winds 11 mph, 26% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 54) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 10.5 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.