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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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Council Grove KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly 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

    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 93. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • 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 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 93. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest 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 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Council Grove KS
 38.66°N 96.48°W
Last Update:
12:01 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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