7-Day Outlook: Wednesday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 102°F, lows from 64°F to 87°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Sunday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued September 7 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
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What Matters Most This Week

• Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 102°F.
• Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 64°F.
• Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday and Sunday.
• Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
• Windiest stretch: Saturday, with gusts up to 42 mph.
• Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Today's Details — Monday, September 7

• Conditions: Sunny
• High / Low: 100°F / 77°F
• Wind: SSE 14 mph, gusts to 24 mph
• Precipitation: 8% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
• UV Index: 7.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 07:03 / 19:50
• Daylight: 12.8 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 45%
• Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 79°F, 65% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 97°F, winds 13 mph, 32% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 90°F, winds 10 mph, 38% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 50 (peak 72) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 10.5 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.