Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Aug 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 12:26pm until August 15, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning August 15, 12:26pm until August 15, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.