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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair and Breezy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 21 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wakefield KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wakefield KS
 39.23°N 97.03°W
Last Update:
11:16 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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