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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Potential in the Central U.S.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern and central Plains today through Saturday. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the main threats. Heavy rainfall is forecast from the western Gulf Coast into the Midwest from this weekend into early next week. New and renewed river rises are possible across portions of eastern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

    Low: 50 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 72 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 56 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 71 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 61 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
9:25 am CDT May 13, 2021
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 13, 2021-6pm CDT May 19, 2021
 
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