7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Tuesday Near 101°F in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 94°F to 101°F, lows from 74°F to 79°F, limited rain chances.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 1:41AM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
• Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
  fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
  or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
  heat stroke.
  
  Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
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What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 101°F.
• Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 74°F.
• Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday.
• Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 39 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Friday, September 4

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 100°F / 74°F
• Wind: S 12 mph, gusts to 25 mph
• Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 07:00 / 19:54
• Daylight: 12.9 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 50%
• Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 80°F, 67% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 97°F, winds 11 mph, 39% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, 43% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 49) — Good
• PM2.5: 4.3 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.