Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 10:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Shawnee County

Rest Of Today
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning, then thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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1107 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
 
 

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