Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Oct 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Americus KS

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.