Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Light Rain

13°C

56°F

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	E 22 G 35 km/h
Barometer	1015.9 mb (30.01 in)
Dewpoint	11°C (52°F)
Visibility	16 km
Last update	25 Apr 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Olpe KS

Today

Heavy Rain
High: 18 °C
Tonight

Breezy.
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Low: 14 °C
Friday

Chance
T-storms and
Windy
High: 26 °C
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Low: 17 °C
Saturday

Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
High: 27 °C
Saturday
Night

T-storms and
Windy
Low: 16 °C
Sunday

Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
High: 24 °C
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 8 °C
Monday

Sunny
High: 22 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 18. Southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 14. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 km/h increasing to 45 to 50 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south wind 35 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 65 km/h.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a south wind 40 to 45 km/h, with gusts as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 16. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 50 km/h, with gusts as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a south wind 40 to 45 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 25 to 30 km/h decreasing to 20 to 25 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 km/h.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 30 km/h.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 27.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.