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Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
September 28, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 80°F, lows from 54°F to 68°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 80°F.
- Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 54°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/28 | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 80° / 66° | 10% | 17 mph |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 68° | 49% | 34 mph |
| Wednesday 9/30 | Rain Showers | 76° / 64° | 85% | 38 mph |
| Thursday 10/1 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 70° / 54° | 72% | 36 mph |
| Friday 10/2 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 67° / 54° | 26% | 26 mph |
| Saturday 10/3 | Mostly Sunny | 72° / 57° | 14% | 13 mph |
| Sunday 10/4 | Mostly Sunny | 73° / — | 13% | 26 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, September 28
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
- High / Low: 80°F / 66°F
- Wind: ESE 9 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 10% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 3.65 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:23 / 19:17
- Daylight: 11.9 hours (6.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 97%
- Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 67°F, 92% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 79°F, 60% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 72°F, 62% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 46 (peak 52) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.3 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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