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Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

October 9, 2026 weather, forecast
Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/9
Sunny90° / 65°0%24 mph
Saturday
10/10
Sunny89° / 66°0%36 mph
Sunday
10/11
Mostly Sunny89° / 71°0%42 mph
Monday
10/12
Sunny91° / 67°2%43 mph
Tuesday
10/13
Sunny84° / 63°10%32 mph
Wednesday
10/14
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms80° / 58°53%40 mph
Thursday
10/15
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / —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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