Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am.  Low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 85. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am. Low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 85. West 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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 40 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 64.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
8:51 pm CDT Jun 19, 2026
11pm CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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