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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Americus KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Americus KS
 38.5°N 96.28°W
Last Update:
5:31 am CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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