Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07° N Lon: 95.63° W Elev: 879 ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jackson County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night And Saturday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 90.



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738 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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