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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Arrington KS

Heat Advisory July 2, 11:58am until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 11:58am until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Arrington KS
 39.48°N 95.6°W
Last Update:
11:02 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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