Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

101°F

38°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	SW 20 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	105°F (41°C)
Last update	8 Sep 12:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Junction City KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 01:50pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 8, 01:50pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 103 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.