Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Ottawa County

Rest Of Today
Sunny late this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Not as warm with highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling into the lower 70s this afternoon. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Cloudy. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. Areas of frost through the day. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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1032 AM CDT Tue Oct 13 2026
 
 

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