Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 6 Sep 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Topeka, Forbes Field KS

Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 10:56am until September 8, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 10:56am until September 8, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Topeka, Forbes Field KS
 38.95°N 95.66°W
7:51 am CDT Sep 6, 2026
10am CDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 12, 2026
 
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