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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of drizzle after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of drizzle before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of drizzle after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of drizzle before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Sep 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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