Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

Flood Watch April 26, 07:00pm until April 27, 01:00pm

Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until April 26, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 76. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.