Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Council Grove KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Council Grove KS
 38.68°N 96.56°W
5:06 am CDT Oct 5, 2026
10am CDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
 
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