Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 2:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS
 39.08°N 96.54°W
1:26 am CDT Apr 24, 2026
3am CDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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