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Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Saturday, Sunday in Abilene

August 21, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 92°F, lows from 66°F to 72°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Today, with a high near 92°F.
Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 66°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.88 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 52 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/21	Sunny	92° / 68°	11%	23 mph
Saturday 8/22	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	87° / 66°	16% / 0.45"	52 mph
Sunday 8/23	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	84° / 67°	22% / 0.02"	42 mph
Monday 8/24	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	90° / 68°	35%	42 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Mostly Sunny	88° / 67°	11% / 0.06"	28 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	85° / 66°	25% / 0.33"	30 mph
Thursday 8/27	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 72°	15%	28 mph

Today's Details — Friday, August 21

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 92°F / 68°F
Wind: NE 11 mph, gusts to 23 mph
Precipitation: 11% chance
UV Index: 7.5 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:48 / 20:15
Daylight: 13.5 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.5; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 60%
Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 72°F, 74% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 89°F, 49% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 58% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 53) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.