Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14° N Lon: 96.68° W Elev: 1053 ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 8:52 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Riley County

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny with highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows around 70.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.



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