Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

75°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (998.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS

Tornado Watch April 23, 07:30pm until April 23, 09:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning April 23, 07:30pm until April 23, 08:00pm
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    Tornado Watch April 23, 07:30pm until April 23, 09:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning April 23, 07:30pm until April 23, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 47 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    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%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    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%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    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%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe and 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 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport KS
 39.06°N 95.63°W
5:56 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
7pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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