Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. 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 67%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 14 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Today
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 109 this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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