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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	S 20 G 31 mph
Barometer	29.61 in (1001.6 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	16 May 10:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Manhattan KS

Severe T-storm Watch May 16, 11:00pm until May 17, 01:00am

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

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Severe T-storm Watch

Wind Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch May 16, 11:00pm until May 17, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.