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Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
October 9, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 76°F to 91°F, lows from 58°F to 71°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 91°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 58°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 43 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/9 | Sunny | 90° / 65° | 0% | 24 mph |
| Saturday 10/10 | Sunny | 89° / 66° | 0% | 36 mph |
| Sunday 10/11 | Mostly Sunny | 89° / 71° | 0% | 42 mph |
| Monday 10/12 | Sunny | 91° / 67° | 2% | 43 mph |
| Tuesday 10/13 | Sunny | 84° / 63° | 10% | 32 mph |
| Wednesday 10/14 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 80° / 58° | 53% | 40 mph |
| Thursday 10/15 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / — | 29% | 42 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, October 9
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 90°F / 65°F
- Wind: SSW 17 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.5 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:34 / 19:00
- Daylight: 11.4 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 74%
- Dew Point: Up to 58°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 64°F, 71% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 86°F, 35% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 72°F, 42% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 61) — Good
- PM2.5: 2.6 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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