Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia-Greensville Regional Airport (KEMV)

Lat: 36.69°NLon: 77.48°WElev: 128ft.

Heavy Rain

83°F

28°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Yale VA

Flood Watch July 15, 12:49pm until July 16, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch July 15, 12:49pm until July 16, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Wed
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.