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

84°F

29°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Oct 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Bennington KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Bennington KS
 39.13°N 97.54°W
6:36 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
7pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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