Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.45 in (996.2 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 4:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Alta Vista KS

Tornado Watch April 23, 05:01pm until April 23, 09:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch April 23, 05:01pm until April 23, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.