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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.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 20 Jun 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Saffordville KS

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 87 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Saffordville KS
 38.41°N 96.33°W
Last Update:
6:26 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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