Strongest Winds Arrive Sunday in Abilene, Gusting Near 50 MPH

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 98°F, lows from 65°F to 84°F, limited rain chances. 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: Today, with a low near 65°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday and Tuesday.
• Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 50 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Thursday, August 27

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny
• High / Low: 88°F / 65°F
• Wind: NNE 7 mph, gusts to 16 mph
• Precipitation: 3% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 06:53 / 20:06
• Daylight: 13.2 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 62%
• Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 71°F, 78% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 86°F, 50% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 80°F, 57% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 48) — Good
• PM2.5: 5.7 µg/m³

Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies supplemental wind, UV, humidity, and air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.