Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 11:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Clay Center KS

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Clay Center KS
 39.27°N 97.2°W
12:01 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
12am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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