Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

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

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Coffey County

Today
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny with highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Monday
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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