Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Aug 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Americus KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 06:39am until August 15, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 06:39am until August 15, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.