Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Fort Riley KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Fort Riley KS
 39.06°N 96.51°W
1:26 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
1am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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