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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 14 Jan 8:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
8:37 am CST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Jan 14, 2026-6pm CST Jan 20, 2026
 
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