Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 9 Jan 8:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Madison KS

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11pm, then gradually ending.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 29. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 29. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Madison KS
 38.22°N 96.1°W
7:32 am CST Jan 9, 2026
9am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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