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

September 11, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 80°F to 96°F, lows from 59°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 96°F.
Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 59°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 41 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/11	Sunny	90° / 70°	0%	19 mph
Saturday 9/12	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 66°	48%	30 mph
Sunday 9/13	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	94° / 74°	55%	30 mph
Monday 9/14	Sunny	96° / 66°	10%	41 mph
Tuesday 9/15	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms	80° / 59°	76%	41 mph
Wednesday 9/16	Showers And Thunderstorms	84° / 66°	75%	38 mph
Thursday 9/17	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	85° / 68°	47%	41 mph

Today's Details — Friday, September 11

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 90°F / 70°F
Wind: S 12 mph, gusts to 19 mph
Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 6.8 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:08 / 19:44
Daylight: 12.6 hours

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 50%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 70°F, 76% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, winds 11 mph, 34% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 38% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 35 (peak 46) — Good
PM2.5: 5.9 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.