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Windiest Day Comes Wednesday With Gusts Near 37 MPH in Salina
October 27, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 79°F, lows from 52°F to 60°F, rain chances focused on Today, Friday, Saturday and Monday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 79°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 52°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Friday, Saturday and Monday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 37 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/27 | Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 67° / 58° | 57% | 16 mph |
| Wednesday 10/28 | Sunny | 79° / 57° | 10% | 37 mph |
| Thursday 10/29 | Mostly Sunny | 79° / 60° | 10% | 21 mph |
| Friday 10/30 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73° / 54° | 67% | 21 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Rain Showers Likely | 68° / 52° | 68% | 20 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 71° / 55° | 19% | 12 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Rain Showers Likely | 68° / — | 63% | 33 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, October 27
- Conditions: Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
- High / Low: 67°F / 58°F
- Wind: SSW 9 mph, gusts to 16 mph
- Precipitation: 57% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 3.95 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:52 / 18:35
- Daylight: 10.7 hours (0.3 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 94%
- Dew Point: Up to 61°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 55°F, 91% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 64°F, 85% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 62°F, 91% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 52) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.1 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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