Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair and Breezy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 23 G 33 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Oct 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Emporia KS

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers likely. High near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.