Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Wakarusa KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 59. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 59. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Wakarusa KS
 38.86°N 95.74°W
1:26 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
2am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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