Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 14 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 04:53pm until August 15, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 04:53pm until August 15, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.68°W
2:36 pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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