Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 16 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 7 Aug 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS
 39.1°N 95.68°W
12:40 pm CDT Aug 7, 2025
1pm CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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