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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

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

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly 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

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly 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 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS
 39.08°N 96.54°W
8:57 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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