Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Soldier KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Soldier KS
 39.55°N 95.97°W
5:10 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
8am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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