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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 7 Sep 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Bennington KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:16pm until September 8, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:16pm until September 8, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Bennington KS
 39.13°N 97.54°W
Last Update:
7:41 pm CDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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