Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Carlton KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Carlton KS
 38.76°N 97.27°W
2:15 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
2am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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