Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming west.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming west.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.06°N 95.68°W
10:10 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
12am CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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