Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 May 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Topeka KS

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 73 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.