Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.76 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 11:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Manhattan KS

Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 07:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.