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Flood Watch for Salina Area

September 30, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 68°F to 77°F, lows from 50°F to 66°F, rain chances focused on Today and Thursday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:16AM until October 1 at 7:00PM by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Kansas, including the following counties, Barton, Ellsworth and Saline. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 50°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today and Thursday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 38 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/30	Showers And Thunderstorms	75° / 66°	95%	38 mph
Thursday 10/1	Showers And Thunderstorms	72° / 54°	79%	37 mph
Friday 10/2	Sunny	68° / 50°	10%	27 mph
Saturday 10/3	Sunny	71° / 54°	2%	12 mph
Sunday 10/4	Sunny	74° / 51°	1%	19 mph
Monday 10/5	Sunny	73° / 55°	0%	25 mph
Tuesday 10/6	Sunny	77° / —	5%	32 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, September 30

Conditions: Showers And Thunderstorms
High / Low: 75°F / 66°F
Wind: SSE 13 mph, gusts to 38 mph
Precipitation: 95% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 1.25 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:25 / 19:14
Daylight: 11.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 38 mph.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 94%
Dew Point: Up to 72°F — oppressive humidity

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 72°F, 92% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 75°F, 89% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 71°F, 84% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 33) — Good
PM2.5: 4.3 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.