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

92°F

33°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	7 Sep 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Burlington KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 12:43pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 12:43pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Labor Day
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 88.