High temperatures Monday matched a record high for the date.
Air temperatures climbed to 104, right at the projected high temperature and the record set in 2000. The peak heat index climbed briefly to 111, above Monday’s initial forecast of 107, and stayed between 107-109 for most of the afternoon.
High temperatures will be closer to normal Tuesday, topping out in the low 90s with a marginal risk of severe storms before sunrise. After a better chance of storms overall and another marginal risk period Tuesday evening, Wednesday will have high temperatures in the low- to mid-80s.
5 am Monday: Possible record-tying high temperature ahead Monday with relief still expected
Monday’s high temperature could match the current record for this date in Emporia.
The projected high temperature for the Emporia Municipal Airport is 104 degrees, which would be the hottest day of the year so far and would also tie the record set back in 2000.
A has been the case several times over the past month, be sure to take all your heat-related precautions Monday, including lots of water, light and loose-fitting clothing, and shifting your schedule if possible so more strenuous activity happens in the morning and evening hours. Be sure to check on elderly neighbors and don’t leave children or pets in your vehicle if you’re running errands.
Storms and cooler weather are still expected later this week. Early Tuesday has a slight chance of overall storms areawide, along with a marginal severe weather risk for wind along and north of a line from Cottonwood Falls to Reading to near Lyndon. Tuesday’s high temperatures will be in the mid-90s, with an increasing chance of storms by early evening. All area counties have a marginal severe weather risk for wind Tuesday night.
Non-severe storms are possible areawide Wednesday morning, along with highs in the mid-80s.
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7:30 pm Sunday: Marginal severe weather risk introduced for early and late Tuesday; 104-degree Monday still expected
Extremely hot air temperatures are expected areawide Monday.
High temperatures could get to 104 with heat index readings as high as 106. Sunday had a high temperature of 100 and top heat index of 106.
Relief is on the way. Early Tuesday has a slight chance of overall storms areawide, along with a marginal severe weather risk for wind along and north of a line from Cottonwood Falls to Reading to near Lyndon. Tuesday’s high temperatures will be in the mid-90s, with an increasing chance of storms by late afternoon. All area counties have a marginal severe weather risk for wind Tuesday night.
Non-severe storms are possible areawide Wednesday morning, along with highs in the mid-80s.
12:30 pm Sunday: Sharp cooldown expected — after possible high of 104 Monday
Oppressive heat continues across the KVOE listening area as heat advisories remain in place through 8 pm Monday areawide.
Saturday’s conditions didn’t quite reach expectations as high temperatures climbed to 95 and heat index readings were as high as 99. However, air temperatures Sunday are supposed to reach 100 with a maximum heat index reading around 103. Monday’s air temperature could reach 104 with a peak heat index of 106.
More seasonal summer temperatures are expected Tuesday, with a high of 93 before a good chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday will see high temperatures in the low 80s.
4 pm Friday: Heat advisories areawide Saturday afternoon to Monday evening
Temperatures at or above 100 degrees will combine with high humidity levels to cause oppressive conditions the next several days.
The National Weather Service has all area counties in a heat advisory from 1 pm Saturday to 8 pm Monday. Heat index readings could be between 102-108 degrees throughout that three-day stretch, meaning potential issues with heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke for people spending extended periods outside.
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