Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 27 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Silver Lake KS

Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:25pm until July 27, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 27, 03:25pm until July 27, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 111. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Silver Lake KS
 39.06°N 95.8°W
1:57 pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
3pm CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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