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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance
October 29, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 64°F to 76°F, lows from 45°F to 59°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 76°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 45°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Friday and Monday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 41 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/29 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76° / 59° | 22% | 21 mph |
| Friday 10/30 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74° / 54° | 81% | 31 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Chance Rain Showers | 68° / 52° | 33% | 26 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Mostly Cloudy | 71° / 57° | 11% | 29 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73° / 51° | 84% | 41 mph |
| Tuesday 11/3 | Rain Showers Likely | 65° / 45° | 57% | 28 mph |
| Wednesday 11/4 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 64° / — | 18% | 36 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, October 29
- Conditions: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 76°F / 59°F
- Wind: NE 5 mph, gusts to 21 mph
- Precipitation: 22% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 4.25 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:53 / 18:31
- Daylight: 10.6 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 93%
- Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 60°F, 88% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 75°F, 64% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 68°F, 81% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 36) — Good
- PM2.5: 4.1 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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