Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. 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

82°F

28°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Aug 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Burdick KS

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 89.