Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 30 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	8 Sep 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Abilene KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 12:38pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 12:38pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 104 °F
Hot and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.