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7-Day Outlook: Thursday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance
September 5, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 91°F to 101°F, lows from 68°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Thursday.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued September 5 at 2:13AM 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
interiors will reac
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 101°F.
- Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 68°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 39 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/5 | Mostly Sunny | 99° / 74° | 11% | 15 mph |
| Sunday 9/6 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 98° / 74° | 18% | 15 mph |
| Monday 9/7 | Sunny | 98° / 76° | 4% | 38 mph |
| Tuesday 9/8 | Sunny | 101° / 73° | 3% | 39 mph |
| Wednesday 9/9 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 70° | 32% | 29 mph |
| Thursday 9/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 70° | 43% | 32 mph |
| Friday 9/11 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 93° / 68° | 16% | 26 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, September 5
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 99°F / 74°F
- Wind: SSE 9 mph, gusts to 15 mph
- Precipitation: 11% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6.75 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:01 / 19:52
- Daylight: 12.9 hours (10.7 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.75; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 44%
- Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 81°F, 62% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 97°F, 33% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 88°F, 37% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.3 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.
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