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Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

October 14, 2026 weather, forecast
Thursday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

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

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/14
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely59° / 55°56%30 mph
Thursday
10/15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 43°71%40 mph
Friday
10/16
Mostly Sunny56° / 34°0%34 mph
Saturday
10/17
Areas Of Frost then Sunny61° / 42°0%31 mph
Sunday
10/18
Mostly Sunny68° / 49°6%37 mph
Monday
10/19
Mostly Sunny73° / 51°5%28 mph
Tuesday
10/20
Sunny77° / —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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