Weather Alerts For Manhattan, KS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 253 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon- 253 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 020, 021, 022, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, AND 054... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 036 Geary, Fire Weather Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee and Fire Weather Zone 054 Lyon. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 50. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 148 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Ottawa- Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon- Including the cities of Paxico, Linn, Manhattan, Harveyville, Marysville, Washington, Wamego, Alta Vista, Junction City, Alma, Hanover, Abilene, Eskridge, Belleville, McFarland, St. Marys, Council Grove, Bennington, Minneapolis, Maple Hill, Concordia, Greenleaf, Clay Center, Clifton, Frankfort, Emporia, Blue Rapids, and Herington 148 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&