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Tuesday Storm Chances Punctuate a Week Near 97°F in Abilene

August 26, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 97°F, lows from 63°F to 83°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday. 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 97°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 63°F.
Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.05 inches.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday and Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 8/26	Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny	90° / 63°	12%	15 mph
Thursday 8/27	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny	86° / 65°	15%	18 mph
Friday 8/28	Sunny	88° / 71°	9%	35 mph
Saturday 8/29	Mostly Sunny	94° / 76°	7% / 0.02"	44 mph
Sunday 8/30	Mostly Sunny	97° / 74°	6% / 0.02"	46 mph
Monday 8/31	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	93° / 73°	29%	39 mph
Tuesday 9/1	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny	93° / 83°	40%	41 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, August 26

Conditions: Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
High / Low: 90°F / 63°F
Wind: N 7 mph, gusts to 15 mph
Precipitation: 12% chance
UV Index: 7.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:52 / 20:08
Daylight: 13.3 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, 89% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 86°F, 56% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 80°F, 62% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 51) — Moderate
Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
PM2.5: 15.7 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.