Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alta Vista KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 08:53am until September 8, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 08:53am until September 8, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Labor Day

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta Vista KS
 38.86°N 96.48°W
5:41 am CDT Sep 7, 2026
8am CDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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