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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 May 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hartford KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hartford KS
 38.31°N 95.96°W
Last Update:
2:36 am CDT May 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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