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Thursday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

October 14, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 56°F to 77°F, lows from 34°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Today and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 77°F.
Coolest morning: Friday, with a low near 34°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today and Thursday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Thursday.
Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 40 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 10/14	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	61° / 58°	57%	22 mph
Thursday 10/15	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	65° / 42°	72%	36 mph
Friday 10/16	Mostly Sunny	56° / 34°	0%	40 mph
Saturday 10/17	Areas Of Frost then Sunny	62° / 41°	0%	29 mph
Sunday 10/18	Mostly Sunny	68° / 49°	6%	36 mph
Monday 10/19	Mostly Sunny	74° / 51°	5%	28 mph
Tuesday 10/20	Sunny	77° / —	7%	12 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, October 14

Conditions: Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
High / Low: 61°F / 58°F
Wind: NE 10 mph, gusts to 22 mph
Precipitation: 57% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 1.2 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:37 / 18:51
Daylight: 11.2 hours

What Matters Most Today

Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 95%
Dew Point: Up to 56°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 54°F, 89% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Drizzle, 58°F, 88% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 56°F, 91% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 25 (peak 43) — Good
PM2.5: 6.0 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.