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Monday Brings Salina's Best Storm Chance
October 30, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/30 | Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 56° | 53% | 31 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Chance Rain Showers | 67° / 55° | 34% | 24 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Mostly Cloudy | 71° / 61° | 14% | 36 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 52° | 90% | 48 mph |
| Tuesday 11/3 | Chance Rain Showers | 64° / 46° | 45% | 35 mph |
| Wednesday 11/4 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 65° / 44° | 17% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 11/5 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 63° / — | 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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