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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.48 in (1033.3 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 9 Nov 4:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Saffordville KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Saffordville KS
 38.39°N 96.36°W
Last Update:
3:16 pm CST Nov 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CST Nov 9, 2025-6pm CST Nov 16, 2025
 
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