Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Emporia KS

Heat Advisory August 11, 12:00pm until August 11, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Emporia KS
 38.44°N 96.16°W
1:56 am CDT Aug 11, 2026
2am CDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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