Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Silver Lake KS

Today
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.