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Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair and Breezy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 23 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Apr 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Olpe KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Cloudy then
    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Olpe KS
 38.35°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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