Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SE 18 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Tampa KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Tampa KS
 38.6°N 97.21°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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