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.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 30 mph
Barometer	29.47 in (997.1 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Saint Marys KS

Tornado Watch April 23, 06:12pm until April 23, 09:00pm

Severe T-storm Warning until April 23, 06:45pm

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Tornado Watch April 23, 06:12pm until April 23, 09:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until April 23, 06:45pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70. 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 74. 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 53. 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 72. Southeast wind 10 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 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 72. 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. Northwest wind 5 to 15 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 45.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.