Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Jun 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Clay Center KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Clay Center KS
 39.27°N 97.17°W
2:31 pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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