Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. 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.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 20 G 30 mph
Barometer	29.60 in (1001.5 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.