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Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
October 14, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 56°F to 77°F, lows from 34°F to 55°F, rain chances focused on Today and Thursday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 77°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 34°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: Thursday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/14 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 59° / 55° | 56% | 30 mph |
| Thursday 10/15 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 65° / 43° | 71% | 40 mph |
| Friday 10/16 | Mostly Sunny | 56° / 34° | 0% | 34 mph |
| Saturday 10/17 | Areas Of Frost then Sunny | 61° / 42° | 0% | 31 mph |
| Sunday 10/18 | Mostly Sunny | 68° / 49° | 6% | 37 mph |
| Monday 10/19 | Mostly Sunny | 73° / 51° | 5% | 28 mph |
| Tuesday 10/20 | Sunny | 77° / — | 7% | 14 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, October 14
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- High / Low: 59°F / 55°F
- Wind: NE 13 mph, gusts to 30 mph
- Precipitation: 56% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 1.1 — Low
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:38 / 18:53
- Daylight: 11.2 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 30 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 93%
- Dew Point: Up to 54°F — comfortable
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Rain, 54°F, 91% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 56°F, 90% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 57°F, 91% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 46) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.3 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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