Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1003.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chapman KS

Wind Advisory May 17, 09:00am until May 17, 09:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chapman KS
 38.96°N 97.02°W
5:21 am CDT May 17, 2026
5am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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