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

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Overcast and Breezy

75°F

24°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 21 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.57 in (1000.6 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Silver Lake KS

Tornado Watch until April 23, 09:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until April 23, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind around 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. Southwest 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 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. 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 40%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. 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 70%.

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, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. 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 44.

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.