Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jun 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

Flood Watch June 13, 01:00am until June 14, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS
 39.06°N 95.63°W
1:26 pm CDT Jun 12, 2026
2pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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