Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair and Breezy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 24 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Oct 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

New Strawn KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Strawn KS
 38.26°N 95.74°W
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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