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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Oct 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Olpe KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °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

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 75. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. North wind 5 to 10 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 before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 75. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olpe KS
 38.26°N 96.16°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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