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

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Emmett KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Emmett KS
 39.37°N 96.06°W
1:25 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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