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 >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Eskridge KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  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 after 1pm.  High near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °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 74. 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: 74 °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 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 60. 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 74. 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 59. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Eskridge KS
 38.88°N 96°W
6:15 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
9pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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