Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	18 Aug 12:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Richland KS

Overnight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.