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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance
October 28, 2026
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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
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/28 | Sunny | 80° / 57° | 8% | 35 mph |
| Thursday 10/29 | Mostly Sunny | 78° / 58° | 6% | 20 mph |
| Friday 10/30 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74° / 54° | 74% | 24 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Chance Rain Showers | 67° / 52° | 43% | 25 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Partly Sunny | 71° / 55° | 11% | 22 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Rain Showers | 69° / 50° | 82% | 37 mph |
| Tuesday 11/3 | Rain Showers Likely | 64° / — | 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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