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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall across the South-Central U.S

Widespread severe weather will continue across the Plains and Missouri Valley region Friday evening. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and wind damage are all possible. The severe thunderstorm activity will then shift into portions of the southern/central Plains Saturday. A Moderate Risk (Level 3/5) of excessive rainfall is also forecast from far northern Texas into Kansas Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 21 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.44 in (996.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Apr 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Perry KS

Flood Watch April 27, 12:00pm until April 28, 10:00am
Tornado Watch until April 26, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch
Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch until April 26, 09:00pm

    NOW until
    9:00pm Fri

    Tornado Watch

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Heavy Rain
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    High: 79 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Low around 61. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 49 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 73 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 53 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Low around 61. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Perry KS
 39.13°N 95.46°W
Last Update:
4:40 pm CDT Apr 26, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm CDT May 3, 2024
 
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