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Peak Gusts Near 40 MPH Arrive Tuesday in Abilene

November 3, 2026 weather, forecast

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 58°F to 69°F, lows from 37°F to 43°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday and Thursday.

What Matters Most This Week

Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 69°F.
Coolest morning: Thursday, with a low near 37°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Tuesday and Thursday, peaking near 69% Tuesday.
Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 40 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 11/3	Rain Showers Likely	60° / 43°	69%	40 mph
Wednesday 11/4	Sunny	62° / 41°	0%	29 mph
Thursday 11/5	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	59° / 37°	31%	16 mph
Friday 11/6	Mostly Sunny	58° / 37°	0%	9 mph
Saturday 11/7	Mostly Sunny	63° / 39°	5%	13 mph
Sunday 11/8	Sunny	65° / 40°	3%	20 mph
Monday 11/9	Sunny	69° / —	2%	26 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, November 3

Conditions: Rain Showers Likely
High / Low: 60°F / 43°F
Wind: NW 20 mph, gusts to 40 mph
Precipitation: 69% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 0.7 — Low
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 17:26
Daylight: 10.5 hours (0.7 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

Wind impact: gusts up to 40 mph.
Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 95%
Dew Point: Up to 61°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 58°F, 89% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 53°F, 88% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 50°F, 84% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 33 (peak 33) — Good
PM2.5: 1.2 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.