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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jan 7:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
7:32 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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