Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	20 Jun 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Americus KS

Flood Watch June 20, 07:00pm until June 21, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 75 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.