Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 10 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Olpe KS

Heat Advisory August 11, 12:00pm until August 11, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Olpe KS
 38.33°N 96.19°W
2:57 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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