Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	NW 5 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	12 Jul 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Olpe KS

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.