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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair and Breezy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Soldier KS

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Soldier KS
 39.55°N 95.97°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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