Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 Sep 6:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Wilsey KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 06:59am until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 06:59am until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Labor Day
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Clear then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 88.