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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 19 Aug 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Latimer KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Latimer KS
 38.65°N 96.82°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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