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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hartford KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    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 slight 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 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 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 75. East wind 5 to 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 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast  after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 70. 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 slight 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 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. 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 5 to 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 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hartford KS
 38.31°N 95.96°W
6:15 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
9pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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