Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

78°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	18 Aug 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Meriden KS

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 04:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.