Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 8 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 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 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.71°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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