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Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

September 20, 2026 weather, forecast
Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/20
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms75° / 61°24%27 mph
Monday
9/21
Partly Sunny76° / 56°2%20 mph
Tuesday
9/22
Partly Sunny71° / 53°5%23 mph
Wednesday
9/23
Partly Sunny73° / 56°4%26 mph
Thursday
9/24
Chance Rain Showers75° / 60°51%29 mph
Friday
9/25
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 60°35%30 mph
Saturday
9/26
Chance Rain Showers80° / —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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