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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Overcast and Breezy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 24 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1003.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Emporia KS

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emporia KS
 38.41°N 96.19°W
Last Update:
6:21 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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