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Wednesday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
October 12, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 60°F to 92°F, lows from 38°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 92°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 38°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 39 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/12 | Mostly Sunny | 92° / 72° | 1% | 33 mph |
| Tuesday 10/13 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 61° | 45% | 26 mph |
| Wednesday 10/14 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 68° / 57° | 89% | 24 mph |
| Thursday 10/15 | Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 69° / 47° | 79% | 32 mph |
| Friday 10/16 | Mostly Sunny | 60° / 38° | 3% | 36 mph |
| Saturday 10/17 | Sunny | 63° / 44° | 1% | 25 mph |
| Sunday 10/18 | Sunny | 71° / — | 3% | 39 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, October 12
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 72°F
- Wind: SSW 21 mph, gusts to 33 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.35 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:36 / 18:56
- Daylight: 11.3 hours (7.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 33 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 64%
- Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, 61% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 92°F, 37% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 81°F, 49% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 42) — Good
- PM2.5: 2.3 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.
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