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7-Day Outlook: Much needed rain
September 16, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 76°F to 93°F, lows from 60°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Today, Saturday and Sunday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 93°F.
- Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 60°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Saturday and Sunday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday and Sunday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/16 | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 84° / 70° | 70% | 6 mph |
| Thursday 9/17 | Sunny | 93° / 74° | 4% | 9 mph |
| Friday 9/18 | Sunny | 93° / 74° | 2% | 16 mph |
| Saturday 9/19 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 67° | 34% | 13 mph |
| Sunday 9/20 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 62° | 79% | 8 mph |
| Monday 9/21 | Chance Rain Showers | 76° / 60° | 25% | 6 mph |
| Tuesday 9/22 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 77° / — | 23% | 6 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, September 16
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
- High / Low: 84°F / 70°F
- Wind: E 6 mph
- Precipitation: 70% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 35) — Good
- PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³
Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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