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Monday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

October 30, 2026 weather, forecast
Monday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 63°F to 75°F, lows from 44°F to 61°F, rain chances focused on Today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 75°F.
  • Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 44°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Monday.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 48 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/30
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 56°53%31 mph
Saturday
10/31
Chance Rain Showers67° / 55°34%24 mph
Sunday
11/1
Mostly Cloudy71° / 61°14%36 mph
Monday
11/2
Showers And Thunderstorms75° / 52°90%48 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Chance Rain Showers64° / 46°45%35 mph
Wednesday
11/4
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny65° / 44°17%34 mph
Thursday
11/5
Slight Chance Rain Showers63° / —20%21 mph

Today's Details — Friday, October 30

  • Conditions: Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
  • High / Low: 74°F / 56°F
  • Wind: SSE 10 mph, gusts to 31 mph
  • Precipitation: 53% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 2.15 — Low
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:55 / 18:32
  • Daylight: 10.6 hours (3.9 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 31 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 99%
  • Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 60°F, 99% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 77°F, 61% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Drizzle, 63°F, 86% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 26 (peak 31) — Good
  • PM2.5: 3.2 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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