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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 >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers likely. High near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. 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 before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers likely. High near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. 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 before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
6:15 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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