Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Forbes Field (KFOE)

Lat: 38.94° N Lon: 95.65° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 4:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Osage County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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517 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026
 
 

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