Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Olpe KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Labor Day
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Olpe KS
 38.24°N 96.13°W
12:26 am CDT Aug 30, 2025
2am CDT Aug 30, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 5, 2025
 
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