Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	9 Aug 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Emporia KSSimilar City Names

Flood Watch August 10, 01:00am until August 11, 07:00am

Heat Advisory August 9, 09:06am until August 9, 08:00pm

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Flood Watch

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 9, 09:06am until August 9, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92.