Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.06°N 95.68°W
12:11 pm CDT Sep 22, 2026
12pm CDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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