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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Neosho Rapids KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Neosho Rapids KS
 38.44°N 96.05°W
Last Update:
6:25 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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