Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salina, Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 97.64°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1004.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Manchester KS

Flood Watch October 1, 01:35am until October 1, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 1, 01:35am until October 1, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 71. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming north.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 71. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Manchester KS
 39.09°N 97.31°W
1:21 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
1am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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