Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Topeka KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.66°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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