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Updated: @ 14-Apr-2026 7:18pm  
Summary / Temperature Wind Rain Outlook
Clear Clear
Currently: 81.9, Max: 86.5, Min: 69.3 81.9°F
Colder 1.2°F than last hour.

Warm

Feels like: 90°F

24-hr difference
37.2°FWarmer 37.2°F than yesterday at this time.
  Today Yesterday
High: 86.5°F
3:58pm
81.7°F
5:24pm
Low: 69.3°F
1:05am
65.8°F
12:03am
 Wind from SSE SSE
8.1
Gust:
16.1 mph
3 Bft - Gentle breeze
Today: 30.0 mph 2:19pm
Gust Month: 34.9 mph April 08
Rain Today: 0.00 in
Rain Rate (/hr): 0.00 in
Rain Yesterday: 0.00 in
This Month: 2.46 in
This Year: 4.69 in
Wednesday

Wednesday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And T-Storms
Humidity & Barometer Almanac Moon
Humidity: 48 % Increased 2.0% since last hour.
Dew Point: 60.3°F  
Barometer: 29.58 inHg  
Baro Trend: Steady
Sunrise: 6:40am
Sunset: 7:57pm
Moonrise: 5:09am
Moonset: 5:01pm
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent, Moon at 26 days in cycle
8%
Illuminated
UV Index Forecast Solar Radiation
14-Apr-2026
7.3     High 
37 W/m2 (4 %)
High: 956 @  1:59pm
National Weather Service & Empire Prairie- Five Day Forecast
Tonight

Tonight: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And T-Storms

Lo 63 °F
NWS forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Empire Prairie: Partly to mostly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy to cloudy after midnight. Rain likely. Thunderstorms very likely, some possibly severe. Breezy and mild. Low 64°. Wind south around 13 mph, gusting to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Precipitation mostly around a quarter of an inch.
Wednesday

Wednesday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And T-Storms

Hi 80 °F
NWS forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Empire Prairie: Mostly cloudy to cloudy in the morning, becoming partly to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms likely, some possibly severe. Breezy and warm. High 80°. UV index up to 6. Wind south around 13 mph, gusting to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Precipitation mostly less than a tenth of an inch.
Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And T-Storms

Lo 52 °F
NWS forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Empire Prairie: Mostly clear in the evening, becoming clear after midnight. Low 55°. Wind southwest around 5 mph, gusting to 16 mph.
Thursday

Thursday: Sunny
Sunny

Hi 82 °F
NWS forecast: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.
Empire Prairie: Sunny. Warm. High 78°. UV index up to 7. Wind southwest around 5 mph, gusting to 16 mph, in the morning, becoming 10 mph, gusting to 18 mph, in the afternoon.
Thursday
Night
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy

Lo 62 °F
NWS forecast: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Empire Prairie: Fair to partly cloudy in the evening, becoming partly to mostly cloudy after midnight. Low 60°. Wind south around 9 mph, gusting to 16 mph.
Friday

Friday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And T-Storms Likely

Hi 85 °F
NWS forecast: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Empire Prairie: Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms likely, with possible tornados. Windy and warm. High 81°. UV index up to 6. Wind south around 17 mph, gusting to 28 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Precipitation mostly around a quarter of an inch.
Friday
Night
Friday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And T-Storms

Lo 40 °F
NWS forecast: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Empire Prairie: Mostly cloudy. Patchy light fog in the evening. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Thunderstorms very likely, some severe. Windy. Low 49°. Wind southwest around 16 mph, gusting to 27 mph, in the evening, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Precipitation mostly around a quarter of an inch.
Saturday

Saturday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And T-Storms Likely

Hi 55 °F
NWS forecast: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Empire Prairie: Sunny. Windy and cool. High 51°. UV index up to 7. Wind northwest around 17 mph, gusting to 26 mph.
Saturday
Night
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear

Lo 34 °F
NWS forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Empire Prairie: Clear. Cold. Low 37°. Wind west-northwest around 8 mph, gusting to 22 mph.