Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	13 Oct 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Council Grove KS

Flood Watch October 13, 05:00pm until October 14, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1am. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday

Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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 57. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.