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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Emporia KS

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Emporia KS
 38.39°N 96.1°W
Last Update:
9:57 am CST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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