Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilsey KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilsey KS
 38.63°N 96.67°W
11:16 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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