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Windiest Day Comes Tuesday With Gusts Near 36 MPH in Salina
September 24, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 72°F to 80°F, lows from 62°F to 67°F, rain chances focused on Today, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 80°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 62°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 36 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Sunday and Wednesday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/24 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 66° | 42% | 22 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77° / 66° | 53% | 26 mph |
| Saturday 9/26 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 65° | 87% | 28 mph |
| Sunday 9/27 | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 64° | 9% | 24 mph |
| Monday 9/28 | Mostly Sunny | 80° / 67° | 8% | 25 mph |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 78° / 62° | 71% | 36 mph |
| Wednesday 9/30 | Chance Rain Showers | 72° / — | 51% | 29 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, September 24
- Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 75°F / 66°F
- Wind: ESE 8 mph, gusts to 22 mph
- Precipitation: 42% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 3.45 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:20 / 19:24
- Daylight: 12.1 hours (1.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 87%
- Dew Point: Up to 64°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 63°F, 75% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 71°F, 76% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 68°F, 83% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 50) — Good
- PM2.5: 8.8 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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