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Strongest Winds Arrive Sunday in Abilene, Gusting Near 49 MPH

August 25, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 98°F, lows from 64°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Sunday, with a high near 98°F.
Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 64°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Saturday, Sunday and Monday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.32 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday and Monday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 49 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/25	Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 68°	18%	17 mph
Wednesday 8/26	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny	86° / 64°	22% / 0.04"	21 mph
Thursday 8/27	Mostly Sunny	85° / 65°	3%	16 mph
Friday 8/28	Mostly Sunny	88° / 70°	6%	36 mph
Saturday 8/29	Mostly Sunny	94° / 76°	6% / 0.13"	41 mph
Sunday 8/30	Mostly Sunny	98° / 75°	7% / 0.09"	49 mph
Monday 8/31	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	95° / 72°	22% / 0.06"	21 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, August 25

Conditions: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
High / Low: 89°F / 68°F
Wind: NE 11 mph, gusts to 17 mph
Precipitation: 18% chance
UV Index: 4.55 — Moderate
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:51 / 20:09
Daylight: 13.3 hours (7.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 75%
Dew Point: Up to 74°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 72°F, 89% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 86°F, 62% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 80°F, 74% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 54) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 9.6 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.