Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Mostly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	15 Jul 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Valley Falls KS

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.