Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 33 mph
Barometer	29.47 in (997.0 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Coffey County Airport KS

Tornado Watch April 23, 06:45pm until April 23, 09:00pm

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Tornado Watch April 23, 06:45pm until April 23, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Tornado Watch
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 56. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.