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

September 9, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 81°F to 92°F, lows from 64°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 92°F.
Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 64°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/9	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 68°	49%	20 mph
Thursday 9/10	Partly Sunny	86° / 67°	11%	25 mph
Friday 9/11	Slight Chance Rain Showers	92° / 70°	15%	26 mph
Saturday 9/12	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	86° / 68°	71%	32 mph
Sunday 9/13	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	92° / 72°	40%	36 mph
Monday 9/14	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 64°	28%	46 mph
Tuesday 9/15	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	81° / 65°	48%	20 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, September 9

Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
High / Low: 88°F / 68°F
Wind: NNW 14 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Precipitation: 49% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 5.0 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:06 / 19:48
Daylight: 12.7 hours (7.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 58%
Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 78°F, 20% chance of precipitation, 68% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, 15% chance of precipitation, 49% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Mainly clear, 80°F, 20% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 58% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 41) — Good
PM2.5: 7.3 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.