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Friday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
September 22, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 75°F to 89°F, lows from 57°F to 68°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 89°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 57°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 35 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/22 | Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 75° / 57° | 12% | 17 mph |
| Wednesday 9/23 | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 60° | 2% | 20 mph |
| Thursday 9/24 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 78° / 64° | 61% | 32 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 79° / 65° | 67% | 35 mph |
| Saturday 9/26 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 86° / 67° | 64% | 32 mph |
| Sunday 9/27 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 89° / 68° | 21% | 20 mph |
| Monday 9/28 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / — | 20% | 29 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, September 22
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
- High / Low: 75°F / 57°F
- Wind: ENE 7 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 12% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:18 / 19:27
- Daylight: 12.2 hours (7.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 99%
- Dew Point: Up to 61°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 63°F, 92% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 74°F, 62% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 66°F, 71% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 31) — Good
- PM2.5: 4.0 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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