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

September 10, 2026 weather, forecast
7-Day Outlook: Saturday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 74°F to 93°F, lows from 61°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 93°F.
  • Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 61°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 44 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/10
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny84° / 65°25%20 mph
Friday
9/11
Mostly Sunny90° / 70°0%21 mph
Saturday
9/12
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 68°61%33 mph
Sunday
9/13
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny92° / 74°45%40 mph
Monday
9/14
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 62°27%44 mph
Tuesday
9/15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely74° / 61°62%40 mph
Wednesday
9/16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms79° / 67°49%20 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, September 10

  • Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
  • High / Low: 84°F / 65°F
  • Wind: ESE 13 mph, gusts to 20 mph
  • Precipitation: 25% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 6.5 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:07 / 19:46
  • Daylight: 12.7 hours (5.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.5; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 64%
  • Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 72°F, 86% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 82°F, 50% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 77°F, 57% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 45) — Good
  • PM2.5: 6.2 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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