Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 7 Sep 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wakefield KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 10:00pm until September 8, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 10:00pm until September 8, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wakefield KS
 39.2°N 97°W
7:41 pm CDT Sep 7, 2026
10pm CDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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