A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33° N Lon: 96.19° W Elev: 1204 ft.

Overcast and Breezy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.8 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 8 Jan 6:53 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Lyon County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of drizzle this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and rain in the evening. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 30s. Lows in the upper 20s.
Monday
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 20s.



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