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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair and Breezy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 22 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Oct 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bennington KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bennington KS
 39.04°N 97.59°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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