Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 28 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS
 39.06°N 95.63°W
6:11 am CDT Jul 28, 2026
8am CDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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