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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair and Breezy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SW 23 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Eskridge KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 71. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 71. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Eskridge KS
 38.86°N 96.11°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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