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Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
September 20, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 71°F to 80°F, lows from 53°F to 61°F, rain chances focused on Thursday and Friday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 80°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 53°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday and Friday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Tuesday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/20 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 61° | 24% | 27 mph |
| Monday 9/21 | Partly Sunny | 76° / 56° | 2% | 20 mph |
| Tuesday 9/22 | Partly Sunny | 71° / 53° | 5% | 23 mph |
| Wednesday 9/23 | Partly Sunny | 73° / 56° | 4% | 26 mph |
| Thursday 9/24 | Chance Rain Showers | 75° / 60° | 51% | 29 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 60° | 35% | 30 mph |
| Saturday 9/26 | Chance Rain Showers | 80° / — | 26% | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, September 20
- Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 75°F / 61°F
- Wind: NNE 13 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 24% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 4.5 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:16 / 19:30
- Daylight: 12.2 hours (0.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 94%
- Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 68°F, 93% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 71°F, 79% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 66°F, 82% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 34 (peak 34) — Good
- PM2.5: 1.9 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.
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