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Saturday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
September 23, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/23 | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 82° / 61° | 0% | 20 mph |
| Thursday 9/24 | Chance Rain Showers | 82° / 66° | 34% | 18 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 82° / 67° | 79% | 31 mph |
| Saturday 9/26 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 66° | 84% | 30 mph |
| Sunday 9/27 | Sunny | 87° / 68° | 7% | 27 mph |
| Monday 9/28 | Chance Rain Showers | 88° / 69° | 28% | 31 mph |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 81° / — | 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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