Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Thunderstorm

72°F

22°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.48 in (997.3 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 5:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Westmoreland KS

Tornado Watch April 23, 06:06pm until April 23, 09:00pm

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Tornado Watch April 23, 06:06pm until April 23, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Tornado Watch
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.