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Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
September 29, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 66°F to 80°F, lows from 51°F to 67°F, rain chances focused on Today, Wednesday and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 80°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 51°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday and Thursday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/29 | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 67° | 84% | 15 mph |
| Wednesday 9/30 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 65° | 76% | 15 mph |
| Thursday 10/1 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 72° / 56° | 93% | 14 mph |
| Friday 10/2 | Partly Sunny | 66° / 53° | 11% | 12 mph |
| Saturday 10/3 | Partly Sunny | 71° / 54° | 4% | 5 mph |
| Sunday 10/4 | Sunny | 73° / 51° | 3% | 6 mph |
| Monday 10/5 | Sunny | 73° / — | 2% | 7 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, September 29
- Conditions: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 80°F / 67°F
- Wind: S 15 mph
- Precipitation: 84% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 38) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³
Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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