Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Alta Vista KS

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 83 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Alta Vista KS
 38.88°N 96.54°W
12:46 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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