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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

October 28, 2026 weather, forecast
Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 64°F to 80°F, lows from 50°F to 58°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

What Matters Most This Week

  • Warmest day: Today, with a high near 80°F.
  • Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 50°F.
  • Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
  • Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday.
  • Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 37 mph.

7-Day Forecast

DayConditionsHigh / LowRainPeak Gust
Today
10/28
Sunny80° / 57°8%35 mph
Thursday
10/29
Mostly Sunny78° / 58°6%20 mph
Friday
10/30
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely74° / 54°74%24 mph
Saturday
10/31
Chance Rain Showers67° / 52°43%25 mph
Sunday
11/1
Partly Sunny71° / 55°11%22 mph
Monday
11/2
Rain Showers69° / 50°82%37 mph
Tuesday
11/3
Rain Showers Likely64° / —56%30 mph

Today's Details — Wednesday, October 28

  • Conditions: Sunny
  • High / Low: 80°F / 57°F
  • Wind: S 20 mph, gusts to 35 mph
  • Precipitation: 8% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
  • UV Index: 4.4 — Moderate
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 07:52 / 18:32
  • Daylight: 10.7 hours (8.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Wind impact: gusts up to 35 mph.
  • Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 83%
  • Dew Point: Up to 60°F — comfortable

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 64°F, 72% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 80°F, 50% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 66°F, 66% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 37 (peak 42) — Good
  • PM2.5: 4.6 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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