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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gridley KS

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Gridley KS
 38.11°N 95.88°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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