Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair and Windy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 30 G 43 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (999.4 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Hope KS

Wind Advisory until May 17, 09:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until May 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 50. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Hope KS
 38.67°N 97.1°W
6:11 am CDT May 17, 2026
10am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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