Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NE 12 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	50°F (10°C)
Last update	19 May 11:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Burlington KS

Overnight
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Memorial Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.