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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elmdale KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 13 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 52 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    High: 68 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

    Low: 60 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 80 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 82 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 58. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    T-storms and
    Windy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 44 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 13 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 58. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Elmdale KS
 38.37°N 96.64°W
Last Update:
4:54 am CDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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