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7-Day Outlook: Wednesday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance
September 8, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 83°F to 104°F, lows from 65°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday and Saturday.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued September 8 at 1:51AM 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: Today, with a high near 104°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 65°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 43 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 9/8 | Sunny | 104° / 75° | 5% | 30 mph |
| Wednesday 9/9 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 66° | 58% | 26 mph |
| Thursday 9/10 | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 85° / 66° | 36% | 23 mph |
| Friday 9/11 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 68° | 29% | 32 mph |
| Saturday 9/12 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 83° / 65° | 66% | 29 mph |
| Sunday 9/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 85° / 65° | 36% | 38 mph |
| Monday 9/14 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83° / 72° | 38% | 43 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, September 8
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 104°F / 75°F
- Wind: S 17 mph, gusts to 30 mph
- Precipitation: 5% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6.95 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:04 / 19:48
- Daylight: 12.7 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.95; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 39%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, winds 10 mph, 54% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 101°F, winds 15 mph, 28% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 92°F, winds 11 mph, 32% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 54) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 10.3 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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