Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Emporia KS

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.