Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14° N Lon: 96.68° W Elev: 1053 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Aug 1:52 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Pottawatomie County

Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.



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