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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 20 Nov 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Topeka KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 53. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 53. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Topeka KS
 39.06°N 95.71°W
Last Update:
11:21 am CST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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