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Saturday Brings Andover's Best Storm Chance
September 23, 2026
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Andover, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 83°F to 89°F, lows from 59°F to 69°F, rain chances focused on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Monday, with a high near 89°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 59°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/23 | Mostly Sunny | 83° / 59° | 0% | 19 mph |
| Thursday 9/24 | Mostly Cloudy | 85° / 64° | 4% | 19 mph |
| Friday 9/25 | Chance Rain Showers | 84° / 66° | 39% | 31 mph |
| Saturday 9/26 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 87° / 66° | 65% | 30 mph |
| Sunday 9/27 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 88° / 68° | 32% | 18 mph |
| Monday 9/28 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 89° / 69° | 20% | 23 mph |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 84° / — | 63% | 40 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, September 23
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 83°F / 59°F
- Wind: E 9 mph, gusts to 19 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 6.4 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:17 / 19:23
- Daylight: 12.1 hours (9.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 96%
- Dew Point: Up to 62°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 62°F, 94% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 82°F, 43% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 72°F, 57% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 43) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.8 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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