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Today Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

October 15, 2026 weather, forecast

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 55°F to 77°F, lows from 31°F to 55°F, rain chances focused on Today.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 31°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 39 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/15	Patchy Fog	59° / 42°	75%	39 mph
Friday 10/16	Mostly Sunny	55° / 31°	2%	38 mph
Saturday 10/17	Widespread Frost then Sunny	60° / 39°	0%	31 mph
Sunday 10/18	Sunny	66° / 46°	0%	37 mph
Monday 10/19	Mostly Sunny	71° / 49°	1%	37 mph
Tuesday 10/20	Sunny	75° / 55°	1%	28 mph
Wednesday 10/21	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	77° / —	17%	29 mph

Today's Details — Thursday, October 15

Conditions: Patchy Fog
High / Low: 59°F / 42°F
Wind: NNW 21 mph, gusts to 39 mph
Precipitation: 75% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 1.55 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:39 / 18:51
Daylight: 11.2 hours

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 39 mph.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 98%
Dew Point: Up to 58°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Drizzle, 57°F, 95% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 55°F, 87% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 54°F, 82% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 29 (peak 29) — Good
PM2.5: 1.3 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.