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Thunderstorm Chances Monday, Wednesday in Abilene

August 23, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 82°F to 90°F, lows from 64°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Saturday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Saturday, with a high near 90°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 64°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday and Saturday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.43 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/23	Chance Rain Showers	82° / 64°	30%	18 mph
Monday 8/24	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	88° / 67°	21%	29 mph
Tuesday 8/25	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers	88° / 68°	16%	21 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	87° / 65°	43% / 0.13"	34 mph
Thursday 8/27	Mostly Sunny	86° / 66°	8%	21 mph
Friday 8/28	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 68°	26%	30 mph
Saturday 8/29	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	90° / 74°	35% / 0.31"	45 mph

Today's Details — Sunday, August 23

Conditions: Chance Rain Showers
High / Low: 82°F / 64°F
Wind: E 10 mph, gusts to 18 mph
Precipitation: 30% chance
UV Index: 6.4 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:49 / 20:12
Daylight: 13.4 hours (4.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 62%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 70°F, 81% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 78°F, 48% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 75°F, 54% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 53) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 8.0 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.