Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka, Forbes Field KS

Heat Advisory July 29, 04:37am until July 29, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 29, 04:37am until July 29, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Topeka, Forbes Field KS
 38.95°N 95.66°W
4:26 am CDT Jul 29, 2025
4am CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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