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Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 5 May 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.68°W
Last Update:
7:31 am CDT May 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT May 5, 2026-6pm CDT May 11, 2026
 
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