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Saturday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

September 23, 2026 weather, forecast
Saturday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 81°F to 88°F, lows from 61°F to 69°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 88°F.
  • Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 61°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.
  • Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 33 mph.
  • Sun safety: UV runs high on Today.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
9/23
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny82° / 61°0%20 mph
Thursday
9/24
Chance Rain Showers82° / 66°34%18 mph
Friday
9/25
Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 67°79%31 mph
Saturday
9/26
Showers And Thunderstorms86° / 66°84%30 mph
Sunday
9/27
Sunny87° / 68°7%27 mph
Monday
9/28
Chance Rain Showers88° / 69°28%31 mph
Tuesday
9/29
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely81° / —65%33 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, September 23

  • Conditions: Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
  • High / Low: 82°F / 61°F
  • Wind: ESE 10 mph, gusts to 20 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 6.05 — High — sunscreen recommended
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:19 / 19:25
  • Daylight: 12.1 hours (9.2 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 62°F, 85% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 81°F, 48% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 74°F, 55% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 42) — Good
  • PM2.5: 7.6 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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