Flood Watch Continues For Salina Area After 1.78" Of Rain The Past 2 Days

Showers and storms will increase in coverage over central Kansas this afternoon and will slowly shift south. Heavy rain and localized flooding will remain the main threat. In addition, a few of the stronger storms may produce some small hail.

Salina has seen much-needed rain the past two days, with 1.03" of rain on Tuesday and another 0.75" of rain Wednesday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued October 1 at 2:53AM 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, Lincoln, Russell and Saline. * WHEN...Through this 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

What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 81°F.
• Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 46°F.
• Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today.
• Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 44 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Thursday, October 1

• Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
• High / Low: 72°F / 51°F
• Wind: NNE 21 mph, gusts to 44 mph
• Precipitation: 85% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 1.95 — Low
• Sunrise / Sunset: 07:26 / 19:12
• Daylight: 11.8 hours (0.4 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 44 mph.
• Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 95%
• Dew Point: Up to 71°F — oppressive humidity

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 72°F, 94% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Rain, 68°F, 94% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 62°F, 88% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 30 (peak 30) — Good
• PM2.5: 2.4 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.