Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 2:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alta Vista KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 02:59am until August 15, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 02:59am until August 15, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta Vista KS
 38.86°N 96.48°W
2:46 am CDT Aug 14, 2026
2am CDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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