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Monday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance
October 30, 2026
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Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 64°F to 75°F, lows from 43°F to 60°F, rain chances focused on Today, Monday and Tuesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 75°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 43°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Today, Monday and Tuesday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today and Monday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 46 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/30 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 55° | 47% | 32 mph |
| Saturday 10/31 | Cloudy | 68° / 54° | 13% | 20 mph |
| Sunday 11/1 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 71° / 60° | 17% | 33 mph |
| Monday 11/2 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 75° / 51° | 93% | 46 mph |
| Tuesday 11/3 | Chance Rain Showers | 64° / 46° | 47% | 34 mph |
| Wednesday 11/4 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 65° / 43° | 17% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 11/5 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 64° / — | 20% | 22 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, October 30
- Conditions: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 75°F / 55°F
- Wind: S 10 mph, gusts to 32 mph
- Precipitation: 47% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 2.15 — Low
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:54 / 18:30
- Daylight: 10.6 hours (5.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Wind impact: gusts up to 32 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 96%
- Dew Point: Up to 66°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 61°F, 96% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 78°F, 60% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 63°F, 87% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 29 (peak 32) — Good
- PM2.5: 3.6 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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