Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Allen KS

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

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Allen KS
 38.66°N 96.16°W
3:41 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
5am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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