Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1079ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	18 Aug 9:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Topeka, Forbes Field KS

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 04:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.