Showers and storms basically died as they approached Emporia early Thursday morning. They also skirted the KVOE signal area well south of Emporia on Thursday night.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
An evening round prompted a severe thunderstorm watch for Greenwood County, which was eventually canceled without reports of severe weather.
High Temperatures
Air temperatures climbed to 100 degrees at the Emporia Municipal Airport, just shy of the daily record set in 1954.
Weather Forecast
Friday is expected to be slightly cooler, with a high of 93 and a moderate chance of storms. Severe weather risks include winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
Upcoming Weather Patterns
Showers and embedded storms are likely throughout the weekend, prompting residents to stay tuned for updates.
