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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Abilene KS

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Abilene KS
 38.91°N 97.22°W
Last Update:
8:01 am CDT Sep 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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