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 >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78° N Lon: 97.64° W Elev: 1270 ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 7 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Ottawa County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 102. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Not as warm. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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542 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026
 
 

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