Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.67 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	18 May 7:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Holton KS

Flood Watch May 18, 08:08pm until May 19, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 18, 08:08pm until May 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Tue
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Memorial Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.