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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 19 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Tecumseh KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Tecumseh KS
 38.99°N 95.57°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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