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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 84° / 65° | 25% | 20 mph |
| Friday 9/11 | Mostly Sunny | 90° / 70° | 0% | 21 mph |
| Saturday 9/12 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 68° | 61% | 33 mph |
| Sunday 9/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 92° / 74° | 45% | 40 mph |
| Monday 9/14 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 62° | 27% | 44 mph |
| Tuesday 9/15 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 61° | 62% | 40 mph |
| Wednesday 9/16 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 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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