Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Topeka KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.68°W
6:26 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
7pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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