Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 20 Sep 6:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Latimer KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Latimer KS
 38.68°N 96.82°W
6:40 pm CDT Sep 20, 2024
6pm CDT Sep 20, 2024-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2024
 
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